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� MiNUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 20,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron ind'rcated those are being ca(led detached townhomes and the units would have roughly 5-foot <br /> setbacks on either side. Gaffron indicated that would be an RPUD. <br /> Schcenzeit stated sinc�this is not a symmetric lot,a base lot with commons would be the City sort of <br /> allowing the introduction of trouble. <br /> Gaf&on commented the concept sounds simple but there are some complex issues tk�at will need to be <br /> addressed. <br /> Thiesse asked what the benefits to the City are of doing this. <br /> Gaffron stated it znay help make the properiy more marketable since the owner of the property would be <br /> able ta sell the other half as opposed ta being a landlord. Gaffron stated there could alsa be the s'rtuation <br /> where there is a duplex and the landlord lives off site. Gaf&on stated that situation could potentially <br /> deteriorate bacause there are two separate tenants,with the owner being oi�'site. <br /> Thiessc noted the Planning Commission is being asked to create Iegislation based on one person's request <br /> for soznething that is very limited in the City. <br /> Schoenzeit noted building code would also mandabe separate sewer and meters. <br /> Gaf�ron indicated that is correct. Gaffron stated the City has not received a format application yet and <br /> that the person has merely asked if she would be allowed to do this. Gaffton stated cvrrently the person is <br /> living in one-half of the duplex but that she could sell the whole thing or continue to be a landlord. <br /> Gaffron stated if the City had a number of duplexes,thcre would likelybe more of a cry for change. <br /> Leskinen asked if there is any ather avenue the City could take to address this situation without creating <br /> new code. <br /> Gaffron stated he doubts it. Gaffron indicated he did speak with the City Attorney about doing this under <br /> a PUD or RPUD but that the current code does not address it at all. <br /> Thiesse asked if she could sell half the building and some of the 1and. <br /> Ga�'fron stated he does not believe so. <br /> Schaenzeit stated they actualIy allow separate ownership of each unit in San Francisco. <br /> Gaffron stated that situation exists at Stone Bay. <br /> Thiesse stated this could not be ownership but rights to use. <br /> Gaffiron stated in this situation he dces not have a strong recommendation for how the Planning <br /> Commission should proceed. Gaffron indicated he has provided some sarnple ordinances from ather <br /> cities and that he would suggest the Planning Commission think about this for a month. Gaffron <br /> indicated the Planning Commissioners could cantact him if something comes to mind and it can be <br /> discussed at the next Platuiing Commission meeting. <br /> Page 11 of 13 <br />