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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 20,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-3048 Steven Persian,Continued) <br /> Persian stated they would like to store personal items in there,noting at the present time he has two <br /> trailers sitting outside,personal ATV's in the garage, and other items sitting in the yard. Persian <br /> indicated he would like to have all those items stored inside. <br /> Rahn commented a number of residents within the City have the same type of items, and noted that the <br /> proposed structure is the size of four, four-car garages. Rahn inquired what the sidewall height is for <br /> this building. <br /> Persian stated the sidewalls are 12 feet. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the slope of the roof would be 4-12, which would make the peak of the roof 18 <br /> feet and the median height 15 feet. <br /> Persian indicated that is correct. <br /> Gundlach stated the height of the structure is restricted by the height of the principal structure and <br /> cannot exceed the principal structure. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether Xcel's easement states that no buildings can be constructed within the <br /> easement or whether there is a height restriction. <br /> Persian indicated he was informed that he could not construct any building within 75 feet of the center <br /> line. Persian noted their mound system is constructed within a portion of the easement. <br /> Fritzler stated he is not in favor of that size building on a lot that is 2.9 acres in size. <br /> Persian inquired what the thought process is behind allowing three or four smaller buildings rather than <br /> one larger building. Persian stated he is aware of a property on Orchard Park Road that exceeds the <br /> schedule for building size that is visible from County Road 6. <br /> Gaffron stated to his recollection that building was based on housing a vehicle and the minimum size <br /> and length for that vehicle was part of what drove the approval for that specific vehicle. <br /> Persian stated to his knowledge the vehicle does not fit within the building. <br /> Gaffron indicated that is also his understanding at the present time,but that the size of the building was <br /> approved so that the vehicle could fit within the structure. <br /> Kempf commented one of the reasons for limiting the size of the structure is the visual impact. Kempf <br /> stated in his view the visual impact does not apply here given the amount of trees on the property. <br /> Kempf stated it is difficult to functionally find anything wrong with the applicant's proposal and that it <br /> comes down to the issue of protecting the code. <br /> Persian stated he understands this type of structure would not be appropriate if he was living in a <br /> neighborhood where there were neighbors in close proximity,but that he believes it is more <br /> aesthetically pleasing to have one building rather than three. Persian stated in his opinion only the roof <br /> PAGE 10 <br />