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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 /> Rahn stated that, short of a hardship, he would expect the barn to be moved to a compliant <br /> location and size. He indicated that the Commission does not have the authority to say <br /> otherwise and suggested the applicant be given a deadline. <br /> Gaffron indicated that the Commission could grant the staff recommendation with a <br /> timeline attached, which might differ from the standard year. <br /> Dayton stated that he would request to be given a deadline of up to a year, if customary, in <br /> order to determine if the barn could be moved, combined, or turned into a principal <br /> structure. <br /> Gaffron stated that a mid July timeframe would be a reasonable amount of time to comply. <br /> He stated that the Commission could deny the renewal variance application and accept that <br /> no action be taken until the deadline date for compliance has been met. In addition, grant <br /> the variances that would accompany the options presented. <br /> While she wished someone would have already evaluated the relocation of the barn, <br /> Bremer stated that, as a neighbor to the site, she liked the barn and would prefer to see it <br /> remain on the main property. With renovation, she indicated that she would allow it to be <br /> kept the same size and moved to a new location to preserve its charm. <br /> Hawn agreed, stating that she did not see how reducing it in size added anything to the <br /> application. <br /> Bremer suggested that the Commission extrapolate from the table what is allowed at 21+ <br /> acres, which would allow the barn to remain as large as it is,but moved to a new location. <br /> Rahn disagreed, stating that he failed to find a hardship, and would require the barn to be <br /> reduced and moved. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth concurred with Rahn. <br /> Hawn stated that she had been swayed by Bremer's comments. <br /> Fritzler stated that he could consider the size of the barn in a new location. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of the <br /> request by the applicant in Application #03-2958,Judson Dayton,2885 Little <br /> Orchard Way, that the barn be allowed to remain at its current size of 1152 s.f. if the <br /> lots are legally combined with the homestead parcel and the barn moved to a <br /> conforming location.VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 2. Fritzler and Rahn dissenting. <br /> PAGE 9 of 53 <br />