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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, June 16, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#7 #03-2908 NED AND LORNA BUTTERFIELD, Continued) <br /> It should be noted that Commercial Greenhouses are a conditional use in the RR-1A district, and <br /> as a result of inactivity for a period of 6 years, a new commercial greenhouse use on the site <br /> would need a new CUP. Additional review of the current use is necessary to determine whether <br /> it rises to the level of a conditional use, or it may merely be a home occupation(without a home <br /> at the moment) and may or may not require a license. <br /> Since the house was destroyed, the applicants are attempting to finalize purchase of one of the <br /> Silver Meadow Drive homes that has been acquired by MnDOT for the new Highway 12. <br /> Gaffron noted that the applicants indicate they have a short window of opportunity to get the <br /> house moved and would like to store it on the Watertown Road property temporarily while a <br /> foundation is constructed. <br /> With regard to the Septic System, Gaffron stated that the house that was destroyed by fire had <br /> been served with a new mound septic system in 1999, with capacity for a 3-bedroom home. <br /> Applicants plan to re-connect the new home to that system. Staff will have to confirm that this <br /> system has capacity for the new home, and applicants will have to show that there is an alternate <br /> septic site on the property. <br /> After sharing four issues for consideration, Gaffron stated that staff recommends approval of the <br /> lot area and width variances, subject to: <br /> a) Proof of adequate septic system capacity and alternate site. <br /> b) All other standards of the RR-1A zone shall be met by the new residence. <br /> c) Elimination of non-residential uses on the property such as commercial storage, etc. <br /> unless such uses are allowed by CUP or license, in which case the proper approvals shall <br /> be obtained if applicant wishes to continue those uses. <br /> d) Elimination of clutter and debris to match the character of this rural residential <br /> neighborhood. <br /> While there was no public comment, Chair Smith read an anonymous letter of concern, dated <br /> June 13, 2003, into the record. <br /> Ms. Clark stated that her father has often allowed too many people to store too many things on <br /> his property. <br /> Todd Butterfield stated that he had removed all but the snowmobile trailer from the property and <br /> has encouraged his father to say no to additional storage. He indicated that neither he, nor <br /> members of their family, were pleased with what was being kept there. <br /> Page 15 of 22 <br />