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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 20, 2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. Council Exhibit C #17-3980 3. #17-3980 SHAWN WISCHMEIER, 540 BIG ISLAND, AFTER-THE-FACT VARIAN CE, 7:05 P.M. -7:25 P.M. Shawn Wischmeier, Applicant , was present. Curtis stated the pennit for the new home under construction was issued in May of 2017 . Due to the remoteness of the Big Island property and winter weather approaching, the applicant made site preparations , brought materials to the property, and began construction of a 300 square foot shed prior to the issuance of a building pennit this fall. The shed is located 6 . 7 feet from the princip al structure where a l 0-foot setback is required . Construction on the shed has been stopped and the applicant has requested a setback variance . A detailed analysis of the practical difficulties was provided in the Staff report. However, while the applicant has provided a compelling argument supporting the placement of the shed , Staff finds few practical difficultie s exist which support the requested variance beyond that of convenience . To date no public comments have been received . Planning Staff recommends denial of the variance. As the shed is only partially constructed , the applicant should be required to apply for a building permit for the shed and move it to a conforming location. Thie sse asked if there wa s a foundation previously there . Curtis indicated the foundation on the survey depicts the existing foundation. Thiesse asked if the shed is on frost footings . Curtis indicated it is. Shawn Wischmeier, Applicant , stated the floor of the shed or garage structure was part of the cabin building permit, which is why it is there . Wischmeier stated the reasons he is here is because he is asking