07-17-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 17, 2000 • (#2602 JOHN GRAHAM, Continued) Lindquist moved, Kluth seconded,to recommend approval of Application #2602, John Graham, 1065 Tamarack Drive,for a two lot subdivision, with the understanding that the storage barn will be removed or a residence constructed on Lot 1 within 18 months of approval of the preliminary plat by the City Council. Smith commented the Applicant may need to look at relocation of the shed if they do not plan to develop this lot within the next year or two. Graham reiterated the City could require a covenant on this property requiring that the shed either be removed or a principal structure be constructed within a certain period of time once ownership of the lot changes. Graham stated that covenant would be recorded with the title and any new property owner would be aware of the restrictions on that shed. Nygard commented the 18 months gives the Applicant time to look at his options regarding this lot. Lindquist inquired whether the Applicant would like the Planning Commission to vote on the motion that has been made. Graham stated he would like the Planning Commission to go ahead and vote on the notion. • VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Nygard Opposed. (#5) #2600 BRIAN KERBER, 740 ORCHARD PARK ROADS— VARIANCES, 7:51 p.m.—8:18 p.m. Brian Kerber, Applicant, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated the Applicant has submitted a land use application requesting variances to permit construction of 60' by 40' (2,400 square foot) pole barn on his 4.8 acre property. City Code currently permits a maximum structure of 2,000 square feet. This pole barn would be considered an oversized accessory structure. A second variance is needed to permit relocation of the two-stall garage 72.9' from the side street lot line where 100' is required. City Code does not permit detached garages or other accessory buildings to be located neared the front or street lot line than the principal building on a non-lakeshore lot. Weinberger stated this property is located in the five acre zoning district of the City along County Road 6 and Orchard Park Road. Neither of the buildings would be fully visible to the adjacent properties and would not be visible to the property to the south based on the mature trees between the lots. Access to the pole barn would be gained off of County Road 6. Weinberger noted the east half of the property consists of low land and wetland area. • Weinberger stated one issue to consider is the new Highway 12 corridor will affect some of the property in this area. PAGE 12