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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 1998 (#2396 Clint and Jodi Morrison, continued) McMillan moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2396, granting of a variance to lot size, average lakeshore setback, and a variance to allow an existing accessory structure to remain during the reconstruction period for property located at 3510 Bayside Road. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#16) #2397 JOE & LESLIE LUCAS, 1060 BROWN ROAD NORTH -VARIANCES, 9:58 p.m. - 10:00 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Joe Lucas was present. Weinberger stated the subject property is located in the LR-1A zoning district, which has a two acre minimum. The property consists of 1.83 acres. The Applicants are requesting a variance from side yard setback requirements to allow an addition to the residence. The proposed structure would be nine feet from the lot line, with the existing structure being located 9.4 feet from the side lot line. The zoning district requires a 30 foot side yard setback. Weinberger stated the Applicants are proposing to remove and replace the garage foundation due to excessive ground water erosion and will be adding four new sump baskets to solve the ground water problem. Staff recommends approval of the application. Berg commented the property might be situated on a spring which could be causing the water problems. Lucas remarked the garage is located is on a spring, with a majority of the water problems being corrected when Brown Road was improved. The water will be channeled to a creek located at the back of the property. There were no public comments. Stoddard moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2397, granting of a variance from side yard setbacks for replacement of the garage foundation to add a basement and drain the to support the addition currently under construction, and for additional living space for property located at 1060 Brown Road North. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#17) ZONING AMENDMENT - SECTION 10.03 AND 10.20, RE: PLUMBING IN ACCESSORY STRUCTURES Gaffron reviewed his report dated July 16, 1998, regarding the proposed zoning code amendment dealing with plumbing in accessory buildings. Gaffron suggested the Planning Commission consider having various levels of regulations dealing with the different accessory structures that could house plumbing. The possible range in regulations might include, 1) staff permit approval without restrictions; 2) staff permit approval subject to specific restrictions or covenants; and 3) council action required for a conditional use permit or variance_ Van Zomeren stated currently the ordinance does not address heating of the accessory building. Page 15