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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 16, 2000 (#2627 Willmar Thorkelson, Continued) Waldron commented due to the minor encroachment, he does not think removing that portion of the shed within the setback is necessary. Stoddard inquired why a building permit was not obtained prior to construction. Mrs. Thorkelson stated it was her understanding her son would take care of everything and did not inquire whether a building permit had been obtained. Kluth inquired what her son's profession is. Mrs. Thorkelson stated he does some woodworking and different projects. Kluth noted since he does work in the construction industry, he should have been aware ofthe- building permit process. Lindquist moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend denial of Application #2627, Willmar Thorkelson, 440 Big Island, for granting of an after-the-fact variance to permit a storage shed to remain on the property, with the understanding that the Applicant has the option to bring the structure into compliance with the City's existing ordinances or remove the building. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 3, Nygard, Stoddard and Berg Opposed. Hawn commented this application will proceed to the City Council. Stoddard stated in his opinion this was the proper motion to make on this application, noting that the residents of Big Island need to be sent a message that they need to comply with Orono's rules and obtain the necessary building permits. Stoddard recognized that the portion of the building into the setback is very minor and that the roadway is not a standard roadway. Nygard stated he does not have a problem with the encroachment. (Hawn excuses herself from the remainder of tonight's meeting at 8:42 p.m.) (Commissioner Dale Lindquist chaired the remainder of the meeting.) (#13) #2628 ROGER ANDERSON, 2200 SHADYWOOD ROAD, VARIANCE, 8:43 p.m -8:47 p.m. Roger Anderson, Applicant, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Bottenberg stated the Applicant is proposing to tear down and construct a house and detached garage on a lot that does not meet lot area or lot width requirements. The lot is 16,941 square feet where 21,780 square feet is the minimum lot are for the LR-IC zoning district. The lot is served by sanitary sewer and currently has a house and detached garage on it. Lots of one PAGE 19