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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 /> Bremer commented needs of individuals do change over time as well as uses. Bremer stated she probably <br /> would have supported the exterior staircase at the time the application was before the Planning <br /> Commission the first time since the other two encroachments were removed. <br /> Rahn inquired why they would not be able to access their space from the interior space. Rahn stated with <br /> a change of occupancy,the building should be updated to meet code. <br /> Valerius indicated the building inspector informed her that an exterior staircase would not be a problem. <br /> Rahn stated to his recollection the upper level was discussed in terms of an accessory space and that the <br /> space is no longer going to be used as an accessory space. <br /> Bremer stated the Planning Commission is wondering why they were allowed to leave the existing <br /> staircase since it is not compliant. <br /> Berg stated the City does not allow an encroachment into the side setback. <br /> Fisk stated the handicap ramp sticks out twice as far as the staircase. <br /> Valerius stated there already is an encroachment with the handicap ramp. <br /> Berg noted the use is changing and that she is not in support of the staircase. <br /> Fisk stated they have put a considerable amount of time and money into the handicap ramp. <br /> Kempf stated he does not prefer an exterior staircase to a second story in Minnesota and that the staircase <br /> really should be located inside. <br /> Leslie stated in his view this is a self-imposed hardship and that the original interior staircase would have <br /> had to be changed to accommodate the upstairs level. Leslie noted the handicap ramp does extend over <br /> and that a minimal amount of the stairway is visible. Leslie indicated he is unsure how he would vote on <br /> this application. <br /> Fisk stated they are anticipating a wrought iron staircase that would be painted the exact color of the <br /> siding to blend in as much as possible. <br /> Rahn stated the old structure was within 15 feet and that they have reduced the side setback by 12 feet. <br /> Jurgens moved to recommend denial of Application#05-3125,2377 Shadywood Road,granting of a <br /> conditional use permit. MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND. <br /> Bremer moved,Rahn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3125,2377 Shadywood <br /> Road,granting of a conditional use permit to allow the upper level of the new addition to be used as <br /> PAGE 44 <br />