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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 20, 2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3125 Christine Valerius, Continued) <br /> Valerius stated they have attempted to keep as much of the original building intact as possible. Valerius <br /> indicated the building inspector informed her that an outside staircase would not be a problem. <br /> Fisk stated the handicap ramp that has been constructed is twice as big as the staircase that is being <br /> proposed. Fisk stated they are attempting to add an egress/ingress for the person who would be on the <br /> second story. <br /> Rahn stated the issue is the side setback. <br /> Fisk indicated they are attempting to keep the building as close to the original look as possible. <br /> Bremer inquired how people would be restricted from accessing the stairway. <br /> Fisk stated signage would be erected to notify people that the staircase is for private use. <br /> Rahn noted the handicap ramp only serves the first floor and that the stairway would be visible above the <br /> ramp. <br /> Valerius indicated a limited number of stairs would be visible and that a decorative door and light would <br /> be visible. <br /> Fisk pointed out there is no one in attendance that has raised any concerns regarding the appearance of the <br /> exterior staircase. <br /> Rahn inquired what was removed from the original structure. <br /> Valerius stated a screen porch and shed were removed that were encroaching into the side yard setback. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether the staircase could be relocated just inside the north wall. <br /> Valerius stated it cannot be relocated in that area because of a beam and that there is not room anywhere <br /> else on the interior of the structure. <br /> Leslie inquired why the exterior staircase is required. <br /> Valerius stated they would not be able to access the second story without the exterior stairway. <br /> Gundlach stated the applicant was informed that the proposed office and stairway would be an issue and <br /> that another conditional use permit would be required. <br /> Gaffron stated the need for the conditional use permit is a self-created hardship and that they are now past <br /> the point where they can do an interior renovation without major modifications. <br /> PAGE 43 <br />