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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 /> (#04-3024 City of Orono, CUP for Vehicle Storage—Code Amendment,Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated if there are only minor changes to be made, the Planning Commission could do that <br /> tonight. <br /> Bremer stated she would prefer not to rush through this process. Bremer indicated in her opinion the <br /> 50 feet may need to be reviewed. <br /> Gaffron inquired whether an inventory of the current situations should be completed in order for Staff to <br /> determine exactly what is out there. <br /> Bremer stated she would prefer there not be a requirement of 50 feet. <br /> Rahn commented in his opinion the language is imposing certain restrictions but that the Planning <br /> Commission has the ability to impose additional conditions. <br /> Gaffron stated the language could be revised to say the vehicle must be set back from the property lines <br /> a distance that will eliminate negative impacts on neighbors and review it on an individual basis. <br /> Leslie moved,Jurgens seconded,to table Application#04-3024, City of Orono Conditional Use <br /> Permit for Vehicle Storage—Code Amendments. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Gaffron indicated he would draft new language reflecting tonight's discussion and bring the amendment <br /> back before the Planning Commission at their October work session. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 5. #04-3048 STEVEN PERSIAN, 1005 HUNT FARM ROAD,VARIANCES, <br /> 6:46 p.m.—7:20 p.m. <br /> Steven and Kathy Persian, Applicants,were present. <br /> Gundlach stated the applicant is proposing to construct a 36' by 60' storage shed and is requesting the <br /> following variances: <br /> 1. A variance to permit the proposed storage shed to be located nearer the front or street lot line <br /> than the principal building. <br /> 2. A north side yard setback variance to permit the structure to be located 15' from the lot line <br /> when 30' is normally required. <br /> 3. Oversized accessory structure area variance to permit a maximum individual accessory structure <br /> footprint area of 2,160 square feet when 1,200 square feet is normally allowed. <br /> Gundlach indicated the applicant is proposing to construct the storage shed in the upper northeast corner <br /> of the lot,which is located in front of the front lot line of the house. Staff finds that the following are a <br /> number of setback and location restrictions limiting the location of the building given its size: <br /> 1. Preservation of an alternate septic site location and 20' setback from it; <br /> PAGE 8 <br />