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MINUTES OF THr ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 1985. PAGF 13 #929 RA13N remove the existing guest house. Gaff ron noted that t.e (Cont.) applicant never complied with the condition of the variant-, of approval. Gaffron stated that the original building inspector retired and followup probably never happened. Gaffron stated that the applicant made repairs to the illegal structure after receiving a building permit for the repairs. Lyle Rahn submitted three letters to the Planning Commission (1 from previous-P+RWrriTYg member Welsh; 1 from Thomas Shillock of Shillock Construction Company; and 1 from Lyle Rahn --all letters are attached to these minutes). A �Lyle Rahn addressed staff Is memo and comments. Rahn noted (y that he purchased the property in 1972 but because the property was is estate they never closed on the property {� until 1974. Rahn confirmed that the Council did grant a variance but apparently the records do not show the L conditions teat were ;.lso approved in terms of having the cabin remov`d . Rahn confirmed that he did receive variance approval and the variance expired before the building permit was issued. Rahn stated that he reapplied and was granted another variance. Rahn stated that he did obtain a building permit for the home and a final inspection was made by Mike Scheller as testified in the letter of Shillock Construction Company. Rahn stated that a bank would not approve a loan for a new home without a final inspection. Lyle Rahn stated that he did do remodeling on the guest house structure but that he didn't know he needed a permit to change carpet and change bathroom appliances on the structure. Rahn stated that he has since learned from staff that he cannot do a single thing on his home (except paint) without a permit. Rahn stated regarding staff's comment that the guest house required a conditional use permit, that Tom Jacobs caught him in a soft moment and went along with applying for the conditional use permit. Rahn stated that staff 's comment classifying the guest house structure exists as an illegal structure is false and incorrect as testified in Welsh's letter. Rahn stated that those of you who know Welsh know that Welsh would not let an illegal structure remain on his neighbors property. Rahn noted that he was instructed to remove the top part of the structure and noted that he conformed to that. condition to reduce the structure to ground level. Lyle Rahn stated that he formally withdraws his application as set.forth in his letter to the City submitted tonight. Rahn stated that apparently the minutes back then are just the published minutes and not the "working" minutes. Chairman Callahan closed the public hearing at 10:17 p.m. Callahan asked if the applicant has used the structure as a guest. house.