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MINUTES OF f11E PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 16, 1987 <br />#1119 MacMILLAN CONTINUED <br />c) Height of recreational facility (40' main ground <br />level to peak, 33' average calculated height) <br />d) Degree of private controls on use of and access <br />to recreational facility <br />e) Floor area of the structures related to concerns <br />regarding potential for future commercial use of the <br />recreation facility (commercial use is not proposed <br />or intended, but a detached structure of this <br />magnitude in a residential zone in Orono is unique) <br />f) Provision of utilities - <br />- can -site sewage treatment <br />- dater supply (building inspector's preliminary <br />review indicates the recreational facility will <br />require a sprinkler system to meet fire safety <br />rode requirements) <br />Mr. McNulty showed on the plans that there would be <br />minimal, if any, visual impact of proposed structures <br />from Fox Street because of the existing heavy <br />vegetation. In addition, they plan to replace pine <br />trees in the area o." driveway excavation. <br />Taylor felt it was near impossible to have no visual <br />impact from a structure this size. He also expressed <br />concerns regarding the effect on the residential <br />neighbonccod from a construction project this size. <br />Chairman Kelley brought up the issue that the principal <br />residence 13 a non -homestead property, not occupied by a <br />`tmily, and owned by a corporation. <br />Mr. McNulty stated it. is owned by the MacMillan family <br />partnership. <br />Bellows felt there were concerns with the intended use <br />i.e. a large family associated with a large corporation <br />and the fact that the main house is not. occupied by a <br />family member could be close to a commercial use. <br />The e, was a big concern among many of the Planning <br />Commission members that the recreational facility and <br />principal residence would be used it conjunction with <br />the family;s corporation. <br />Chairman Kelley questioned hew a variance for an <br />accessory use c-ir to requested without the presence of a <br />principal use. <br />Staff advised that was e IF -gal issue in which they would <br />have to consult with the City Attorney. <br />11 <br />