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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ~onday, October 17, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. prop owne s agreeing to wit m the app oval reso ion and submittal f add' · TE: Ayes 5 6. #16-3872 REVISION, LLC, ON BEHALF OF TIMOTHY AND AMY SULLIVAN 440 BROWN ROAD SOUTH, VARIAN CE, 6:50 P.M. -6:55 P .M. Alex Lang with Revision, LLC, and Timothy and Amy Sullivan, Applicants , were present. Curtis stated the applicants are the new owners of the property and wish to construct a l ,200 square foot detached accessory building which will resemble a barn in appearance. The building is proposed to be set back approximately 175 feet from the front lot line. The home is set back approximately 220 feet. All other setbacks and zoning requirements will be met. Due to the location of the building to the house, a setback variance is required. The two and a half acre property is allowed to have a maximum accessory structure of l ,200 square feet. Oversized accessory structure covenants w ould be required. The building official has completed his review of the septic system fo r thi s project and has also requested additional information from the applicants to make his final determination . Hi s comments have been included in the Planning Commission packet. Any outstanding septic issues must be resolved prior to issuance of the building permit. Staff has provided an analysis of the practical difficulties within the Staff report. The applicant has completed the practical difficulties analysis form and the Planning Commission may ask for additional testimony regarding this application or discuss the practical difficulty criteria. Staff finds that the location of the existing home, septic sites, and wetland/pond on the property make locating a conforming accessory structure, particularly an OAS in the size as permitted, difficult. The impact of a 1,200 square foot two-story barn will be mitigated by both the existing wooded areas and the separation between the barn building and the homes on adjacent properties. No public comments have been received regarding this application. Planning Staff recommends approval of the variance subject to the property owners agreeing with the oversize accessory covenants. The Planning Commission had no ques tions for Staff. Timothy Sullivan, Applicant, stated he could answer any questions . Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6 :53 p.m. There were no public comment s regarding this application . Chair Thiesse closed the public h earing at 6:53 p .m . Page 5 of 19