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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 -:;. .. (#2613 James Renckens, Continued) adjacent properties. The accessory building meets all setback requirements for the RR-1B zoning district, with the square footage of the building being within the 1,000 square foot maximum allowed for standard accessory structures. · City Staff recommends approval of the variance . Renckens indicated he has no comments concerning his application. Smith inquired whether there were any other possible sites for this building. Renckens stated any other location would interfere with the enjoyment of the adjoining neighbors' properties . Bottenberg noted there is a fair amount of wetlands on the property. Renckens stated after consulting with a landscape architect and his builder, they feel this is the best location for the building. There were no public comments regarding this application. Lindquist moved, Berg seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2613, James and Debra Renckens, 3020 Watertown Road, granting of a variance to allow construction of a 24 by 36 foot accessory structure between the principal structure and the street per the proposed plan. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. (#11) #2614 JOE AND SUE HAUS, 4485 BAYSIDE ROAD, VARIANCES, 10:45 p.m. -10:58 p.m . Joe Haus, Applicant, was present. Weinberger stated the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit a recently remodeled accessory building located in front of a new principal residence that will be constructed on the property. The property was purchased last year, with the Applicant receiving approval for a guest house on the property by the City Council. The Applicants have elected not to construct the guest house and would rather build a new residence and remove the existing residence following receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy for the new house. Weinberger noted the property does not have direct access to a road and is accessed via an easement for driveway purposes along the west property line of the property to the northeast. The building in question is located along the north property line where the driveway enters the Applicant's property. The building is located approximately 530 feet from Bayside road and 200 feet from the nearest adjacent residence. City Staff is recommending approval of the variance based on the following findings: 1. The building has existed as a legally non-conforming structure and was recently remodeled. PAGE27