Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 16,2000 <br /> • (#Z2627 Willmar Thorkelson, Continued) <br /> Waldron stated he is unsure what knowledge the son has regarding the building permit process. <br /> Lindquist commented he does have a problem with this shed in light of the fact that no building <br /> permit was obtained prior to construction. <br /> Waldron indicated he is aware that the Planning Commission needs to address issues relating <br /> to after-the-fact variances,but in his view this is a unique circumstance, with the setback <br /> encroachment being relatively minor since this is not a normal public roadway and has a <br /> minimal impact on the area. Waldron recommended the Planning Commission look at the impact <br /> that removal of the shed would cause on the environment,which would have a more adverse <br /> impact than if the shed were allowed to remain in the location it is presently in. <br /> Stoddard stated the Planning Commission does look at a number of after-the-fact variances, <br /> noting that in a number of cases the residents of Big Island have not been obtaining the necessary <br /> permits prior to construction of structures. Stoddard stated the residents of Big Island need to realize <br /> that they also need to comply with the City's codes. <br /> Kluth stated in his opinion the failure to obtain building permits by the residents of Big Island <br /> do not appear to be mistakes but rather a pattern. Kluth stated the residents are aware of the <br /> nature of the roadways and lots on Big Island and that extra caution needs to be taken prior to <br /> any work commencing on their properties. <br /> • Hawn commented she would like to see a smaller structure. Hawn inquired whether the <br /> structure could be down-sized somewhat. <br /> Waldron stated anything is possible and that reducing the size of the structure would probably <br /> cause less damage than relocation of the structure. Waldron noted that hardcover or structural <br /> coverage is not an issue in this application. <br /> Hawn inquired how much of the shed is located within the setback. <br /> Waldron stated it is his understanding approximately six feet of the shed is within the setback. <br /> John Burch, Big Island, stated he is familiar with the structure and in his opinion leaving it <br /> where it is would cause less detrimental impact to the environment than relocating it. Burch <br /> commented he understands the residents need to comply with the rules,but in his view this is <br /> a very minor encroachment. <br /> Mrs.Thorkelson stated it would be very difficult to relocate the shed due to the heavy <br /> equipment that would be needed to move it. Thorkelson stated her son constructed the shed <br /> in a very sturdy manner and it would be difficult, if not impossible,to reduce the size of the <br /> shed. <br /> Gaffron requested a line be drawn on the survey indicating the portion of the shed that is <br /> located within the setback area. <br /> PAGE 18 <br />