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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MARCH 19,2001 <br /> (#01-2663 Craig Alshouse,Continued) <br /> the Planner's Report dated March 13, 2001. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the Park Commission has reviewed this application. <br /> Weinberger stated the Park Commission has had an opportunity to review the application and is <br /> recommending a park dedication fee be paid in lieu of a land donation. <br /> Alshouse commented he is attempting to develop this property in the right way by being <br /> a responsible and good steward of the land. Alshouse stated they have redrawn the lot lines in order <br /> to meet the requirements of the City. Alshouse stated they are open for questions of the <br /> Planning Commission. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Hawn stated she has a concern regarding Lot 5, which has the two oversized accessory structures <br /> located on it. Hawn inquired how much land behind the barn would be acceptable as pasture land. <br /> Alshouse stated there currently is pasture north of the arena. <br /> Smith noted the City requires one acre per horse, and inquired how many horses would be boarded in <br /> the barn and whether there would be sufficient pasture available. <br /> Alshouse stated he expects the number of horses to be housed in the barn to be less than what the <br /> property owners have had in the past. Alshouse stated he feels the future owner of this property will <br /> comply with the City's ordinances,which would allow five to six horses based on the amount of land <br /> available. Alshouse stated one option available to the owner of Lot 5, if he should wish to <br /> board additional horses,would be to purchase Lot 4, which consists of five acres, or Lot 6, which <br /> also consists of approximately five acres. Alshouse stated they are not requesting a variance to board <br /> any horses in addition to what the City's ordinances currently allow. <br /> Weinberger stated the conditional use permit does allow riding lessons and boarding of horses at the <br /> present time. <br /> Kluth commented the future owner of this property could utilize the oversized accessory structures <br /> for a different use. <br /> Smith commented the buildings could be utilized for the storage of boats. <br /> Kluth inquired whether the conditional use permit restricts the use of these buildings to just <br /> horses. <br /> Weinberger stated it does not, but that the City's other ordinances would prohibit other types of uses <br /> for these accessory structures. Weinberger stated the property owner would be able to store <br /> items in the sheds but would not be able to lease the space for the storing of boats and other things <br /> legally. Weinberger stated the storage of boats for money would constitute a commercial use. <br /> PAGE 7 <br />