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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday,January 17, 2001 <br /> (#2650 Kristen and Patrick Burton, Continued) <br /> has to do with the capabilities of the fire equipment available and that the spirit of the height <br /> ordinance is not being violated in her view even though a portion of the structure will be three stories. <br /> Bellows stated the height restriction has been adopted by the City for safety reasons. <br /> Kluth commented another reason for the height restriction is to limit the amount of massing done <br /> on a particular property and the impact it has on the neighbor's view. <br /> Bellows noted this area is somewhat isolated. <br /> Mrs. Daniels stated in her view this property is not isolated and you will be able to readily see <br /> the structure. <br /> Mabusth agreed that the Daniels will be the ones most impacted by this project. <br /> Kluth inquired whether the parties present could comment on the need for the height variance. <br /> Peterson stated the railing on the roof will be added for safety reasons. <br /> Bellows noted only a portion of the house will be three stories. Bellows stated Orono has a large <br /> number of residences that are two and a half stories tall, with the rear of the homes visually <br /> appearing as four stories. <br /> Weinberger stated the application does meet all the Building requirements. <br /> Bellows moved, Mabusth seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2650, <br /> Kirsten and Patrick Burton, 2601 Rainey Road, granting of a conditional use permit to <br /> construct a guest house. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> Bellows moved, Mabusth seconded,to recommend approval for Application#2650, <br /> Kristen and Patrick Burton,2601 Rainey Road, granting of a height variance to allow <br /> three stories and a height variance to allow a 30 inch high railing,with the understanding <br /> the railing will be as transparent as possible. VOTE: Ayes 2,Nays 2,Kluth and Berg <br /> Opposed. <br /> Kluth indicated he voted in opposition to the motion because in his opinion the property owner <br /> had built to the maximum with the hope that he would be granted a variance for hardcover in excess <br /> of the limit. <br /> Mabusth moved, Bellows seconded,to recommend approval on Application#2650, <br /> Kirsten and Patrick Burton, 2601 Rainey Road, granting of a conditional use permit to <br /> to the chimney height. VOTE: Ayes 2,Nays 2,Kluth and Berg Opposed. <br /> PAGE 24 <br />