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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,OCTOBER 15,2001 <br /> (#01-2720 CRAIG AND BEV MILLER,CONTINUED) <br /> Miller stated they are requesting the variance because the shed is in good condition. Miller indicated <br /> the two adjoining property owners are not opposed to the shed remaining in its present location, <br /> noting it is screened by several pine trees. Miller stated they would like to keep the shed in order to <br /> provide storage as well as add value to the home. Miller stated the existing residence does not <br /> comply with the side yard setbacks,with the proposed new residence meeting the required setbacks. <br /> Mabusth inquired when the Applicant is expecting to start construction. <br /> Miller stated they would like to start this spring. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Lindquist stated he would like to see the shed moved out of the 0-75' setback area. Lindquist <br /> commented the Planning Commission has been consistent in the past by not allowing structures <br /> within the 0-75 foot setback area. <br /> Kluth stated he is in agreement that the shed should be moved. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the shed has a foundation beneath it. <br /> Bottenberg indicated there is a concrete slab presently under the shed. <br /> Miller stated he has not considered moving the shed. <br /> Rahn noted the City does allow lock boxes in this area for storage. <br /> Hawn indicated the Planning Commission on new construction attempts to limit the number of <br /> variances as much as possible. <br /> Mabusth stated she is in agreement with Staff's recommendations. <br /> Kluth stated he would be agreeable to allowing the shed to remain until the new residence is <br /> completed. <br /> Lindquist moved,Kluth seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2720,Craig and <br /> Bev Miller, 1325 Shoreline Drive,granting of a lot area variance to allow the construction of a <br /> new residence,with the recommendation that the accessory building(shed) be relocated to a <br /> conforming location on the property upon completion of the new residence. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 11 <br />