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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 16,2000 <br /> S (#2627 Willmar Thorkelson,Continued) <br /> Waldron commented due to the minor encroachment,he does not think removing that portion <br /> of the shed within the setback is necessary. <br /> Stoddard inquired why a building permit was not obtained prior to construction. <br /> Mrs. Thorkelson stated it was her understanding her son would take care of everything and did <br /> not inquire whether a building permit had been obtained. <br /> Kluth inquired what her son's profession is. <br /> Mrs. Thorkelson stated he does some woodworking and different projects. <br /> Kluth noted since he does work in the construction industry,he should have been aware of the <br /> building permit process. <br /> Lindquist moved,Kluth seconded,to recommend denial of Application#2627, <br /> Willmar Thorkelson,440 Big Island,for granting of an after-the-fact variance to permit <br /> a storage shed to remain on the property,with the understanding that the Applicant <br /> has the option to bring the structure into compliance with the City's existing ordinances <br /> or remove the building. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 3,Nygard, Stoddard and Berg Opposed. <br /> Hawn commented this application will proceed to the City Council. <br /> SStoddard stated in his opinion this was the proper motion to make on this application,noting <br /> that the residents of Big Island need to be sent a message that they need to comply with Orono's <br /> rules and obtain the necessary building permits. Stoddard recognized that the portion of the <br /> building into the setback is very minor and that the roadway is not a standard roadway. <br /> Nygard stated he does not have a problem with the encroachment. <br /> (Hawn excuses herself from the remainder of tonight's meeting at 8:42 p.m.) <br /> (Commissioner Dale Lindquist chaired the remainder of the meeting.) <br /> (#13) #2628 ROGER ANDERSON,2200 SHADYWOOD ROAD,VARIANCE, <br /> 8:43 p.m—8:47 p.m. <br /> Roger Anderson,Applicant,was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicant is proposing to tear down and construct a house and detached <br /> garage on a lot that does not meet lot area or lot width requirements. The lot is 16,941 square <br /> feet where 21,780 square feet is the minimum lot are for the LR-1C zoning district. The lot is <br /> served by sanitary sewer and currently has a house and detached garage on it. Lots of one <br /> • <br /> PAGE 19 <br />