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T i <br /> ■ <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, January 20, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#03-2958 JUDD DAYTON, 2885 LITTLE ORCHARD WAY, RENEWAL <br /> VARIANCE—Continued) <br /> stated that even though the building may not be considered historic any more, it provides a <br /> lot of history about the area before development came to the area. While he indicated that <br /> he had spoken to his attorney's about the possibility of combining the parcels,he wished to <br /> explore his options. Having also spoken to many of his neighbors',he believed that many <br /> liked the 100 year old barn, with some repair and maintenance. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth asked what further historical significance the barn held. <br /> Dayton stated that the barn was part of the early Carpenter estate, and stood for what made <br /> up the early landscape of the area before construction. He noted that all of the accessory <br /> structures have been in their present locations for over 100 years, acknowledging that it <br /> was the Ordinances that have changed. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth asked if there were any formal letters in support of the application <br /> or in opposition to it. <br /> Hawn asked if the applicant would consider reducing the size of the barn. <br /> Dayton stated that, while some work needs to be done to repair the structure, he would <br /> have to do further study to determine whether reducing the size of the barn would <br /> eliminate its character altogether. He asked that he be given a date to meet the staff <br /> recommendation,by mid July for instance, while he investigates the options. <br /> Gundlach reiterated that the barn needs to be moved as a principal structure doesn't exist. <br /> She pointed out that if the barn is moved to 825 Old Crystal Bay Road that the parcels <br /> would not need to be combined; however, if moved to any other location the parcels would <br /> be required to be legally combined so that a principal structure exists. <br /> Dayton asked whether the Commission might be amenable to allowing him the variances <br /> to move the structure without legally combining the properties. <br /> Hawn repeated that she believed the parcels must be combined if he wished to keep the <br /> barn, adding that a reduction in its size would also alleviate some issues. Hawn noted that, <br /> unless it was turned into a principal structure, the barn could not exist without one. <br /> Dayton stated that it made little sense to him to move it to 825 Old Crystal Bay Road and <br /> asked to be given a date to conform or determine how to proceed. <br /> PAGE 8 of 53 <br />