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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 18, 2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3229 Timothy and Cherrie Peterson, Continued) Gaffron stated according to the septic inspector, the approval that was granted last time did not take into account the characteristics of a Type I versus a Type II house and that what was approved last time should have been restricted further. In comparing Exhibit A, which shows the proposed building from a couple of years ago, and Exhibit D, which shows the proposed new house, Gaffron pointed out there are some discrepancies and that the survey may not show the exact location of the septic site. Gaffron stated he is uncomfortable with saying that this exact house plan is okay without fu11her review by Staff. Bremer noted there has been a change from a Type I to a Type II house and that she is in agreement with the septic inspector. Peterson stated he does not have a problem with reducing the number of water producing appliances in the residence. Bremer stated the City received a letter from Gerald Erickson, who has indicated he is opposed to the application. Peterson indicated he is unsure what the neighbor's objection is to the project, noting that he personally has not met with him. Bremer stated given the similar approval that was granted on this property a couple of years ago, she would not be opposed to the application. Bremer encouraged the applicant to continue to work with Staff on his application. Rahn stated the Planning Conm1ission would only be approving the lot area variance. Kempf stated it should be understood that this is only a three-season structure. Bremer moved, Rahn seconded, to recommend approval of Application #06-3229, Timothy and Cherri Peterson, 560 Big Island, granting of a lot area variance, subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer. Kempf inquired whether a conditional use permit would be necessary in connection with this application. Curtis stated year-round use of a structure on Big Island would be a conditional use and that it would be a permitted use if the structure were only used 180 days. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PAGE 12