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� MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,Apri120,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron indicated those are being called detached townhomes and the units would have roughly 5-foot <br /> setbacks on either side. Gaffron indicated that would be an RPUD. <br /> Schoenzeit stated since this is not a symmetric lot, a base lot with commons would be the City sort of <br /> allowing the introduction of trouble. <br /> Gaffron commented the concept sounds simple but there are some complex issues that will need to be <br /> addressed. <br /> Thiesse asked what the benefits to the City are of doing this. <br /> Gaffron stated it may help make the property more marketable since the owner of the property would be <br /> able to sell the other half as opposed to being a landlord. Gaffron stated there could also be the situation <br /> where there is a duplex and the landlord lives off site. Gaffron stated that situation could potentially <br /> deteriorate because there are two separate tenants,with the owner being off site. <br /> Thiesse noted the Planning Commission is being asked to create legislation based on one person's request <br /> for something that is very limited in the City. <br /> � Schoenzeit noted building code would also mandate separate sewer and meters. <br /> Gaffron indicated that is correct. Gaffron stated the City has not received a formal application yet and <br /> that the person has merely asked if she would be allowed to do this. Gaffron stated currently 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,there would likelybe more of a cry for change. <br /> Leskinen asked if there is any other 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 land. <br /> Gaffron stated he does not believe so. <br /> Schoenzeit stated they actually 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 /> Gaffron stated in this situation he does not have a strong recommendation for how the Planning <br /> Commission should proceed. Gaffron indicated he has provided some sample ordinances from other <br /> cities and that he would suggest the Planning Commission think about this for a month. Gaffron <br /> indicated the Planning Commissioners could contact him if something comes to mind and it can be <br /> discussed at the next Planning Commission meeting. <br /> Page 11 of 13 <br />