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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday, January 17, 2001 <br /> (#2650 Kristen and Patrick Burton, Continued) <br /> Weinberger stated technically a variance is required for the guest house because Orono's Code <br /> states that the maximum building height for structures is two and a half stories or 30 feet in <br /> height. The building would require a variance for height because part of the house is three full <br /> stories. One-half story would be the portion of living space within a gabled roof. Because the <br /> architectural style has a flat roof, it leaves a full three story house 30 feet in height. <br /> Weinberger stated a second variance is required for a 30 inch high railing that would be located above <br /> the roof line. The railing would be placed on the roof for safety purposes. A variance is required <br /> because the railing is considered part of the structure over 30 feet in height. <br /> Weinberger stated as it relates to the primary residence,the proposed chimney is for a total of <br /> six feet in height where two feet would be allowed. The Building/Fire Code requires chimneys <br /> to be two feet higher than any portion of the house within 10 feet. The added four feet of height <br /> requires the conditional use permit. <br /> City Staff is recommending approval of the application. Weinberger noted the septic design work <br /> would need to be approved by the septic inspector prior to a building permit being issued. <br /> Kluth inquired whether any of the parties had anything to add to Staffs report. <br /> Peterson stated he is satisfied with Staff's report, noting Weinberger did an excellent job presenting <br /> his application. <br /> Gaffron commented from the plans presented it appears the residence meets the 30 foot side yard <br /> setback. <br /> Baldwin stated the long building has been rotated somewhat in a more north/south direction and <br /> 50 feet to the north to improve the neighbor's view. <br /> Dave Daniels, 710 Gander Road, stated he is opposition to this project. Daniels stated there <br /> has already been constructed two significant roads into each one of the building sites as well as <br /> some site preparations. Daniels questioned whether the property owner was getting ahead of the <br /> permit process. <br /> Kluth stated Orono codes do allow guest houses to be constructed on a resident's property if <br /> it exceeds a certain acreage. <br /> Bellows inquired why the property owner would like to construct a guest house. <br /> Baldwin stated the property owner would like to move into the guest house while the construction <br /> of the principal residence is ongoing. Baldwin stated the guest house will be used as the primary <br /> residence for a short period of time while construction is ongoing. <br /> Peterson stated they will be constructing the guest house first. <br /> Bellows noted the guest house does qualify as a principal residence so in her view there is not a <br /> problem with the guest house being constructed first. Bellows stated the issue relating to height <br /> PAGE 23 <br />