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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 19, 2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> McGrann stated in his view this would not set a precedent and that he would be in favor of moving <br /> forward, not because of the fact that the applicants need the storm shelter but because the City has <br /> previously approved the square footage and there is no comment by the neighbors. <br /> Schoenzeit stated since the applicant is commentin�on the need for a storm shelter, he would like to <br /> ensure that the proposed structure meets whatever requirements are necessary in order to be storm shelter <br /> compliant. Schoenzeit suggested a letter from an engineer be submitted showing that the structure is <br /> capable of being a storm shelter. <br /> Lemke asked if that would set a precedent. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if the structure is not heavy-duty enough,that would be a problem since the applicant is <br /> saying he needs this structure in part to act as a storm shelter. <br /> McGrann stated he is worried about setting a precedent, which would then require the applicant to do it. <br /> Lemke asked if the City should look into that. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if City Code or state code requires a storm shelter. <br /> Gaffron stated he is not aware of that. <br /> Barnhart stated there might be some area of refuge in the building code,but that he is not sure if that <br /> applies to single-family homes. <br /> Gaffron stated that issue has not been brought up in previous applications. <br /> Landgraver stated the Planning Commission can approve it as is and the City Council can look at <br /> requiring an engineer certification that the structure is storm proof. <br /> Schoenzeit stated he does not want to start the precedent of requiring one,but if the applicant is saying he <br /> is building one,the City should require him to build it. <br /> Page 21 of 44 <br />