03/16/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 16, 1992 ZONING FILE #1723 - CONT. Mabusth explained this application has four parts. She noted that the application involves two parcels which have been legally combined, Outlot A of Countryside Manor plat and R.L.S. 1080. The property consists of 64 acres. She explained that the first phase deals with the three sided garage structure added to an existing garage on the R.L.S. portion of the property. The structure require a variance to the oversized accessory structure ordinance. She explained that the code allows for a total of 6,000 s.f. for accessory structures on property 9 acres or over. Mabusth explained the second phase involves a 6 -8' high fence along Watertown Road where a 3 1/2' high fence would be allowed. She indicated the fence was in place long ago, and has been expanded due to applicant's claim of an impact on the property from the recent development of Golden View Drive. Mabusth went on to explain that since the properties have been combined, the second principal residence on Outlot A would need conditional use approval to be used as a non - rental unit. She noted there is adequate area on the property if the applicants wished to divide off area for this structure in the future. She stated the second conditional use permit is required for a temporary greenhouse structure used two months each year for a special crop project. Chair Kelley asked if the oversized accessory structure square footage calculation includes the temporary greenhouse structure. He stated he did not have a problem with the overage of accessory structure square footage as long as the acreage of the property remains the same, or if improvements are proposed, additional review by the City would be needed. All Members agreed. Chair Kelley asked how Members felt about the fence. He stated that it is placed i n the wooded area of the property, but noted that it had been added onto since the recent development across the street. Mabusth noted that the fence had been altered in height during construction of the road, but those vertical sections had been removed. Rowlette stated she understood the problem with the road across the street, but noted she could not approve a fence of this height. Chair Kelley stated that since the house was there first, then the road across the street developed, he felt that was adequate hardship for allowing the fence to remain. He asked if the entire greenhouse structure is removed at the end of the two month season. 0 9