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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 18,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-3024 City of Orono,Vehicle Storage,Continued) <br /> The Planning Commission and Staff have also looked at the advantages and disadvantages of granting <br /> a variance, a conditional use permit, a license, or permit to allow this type of use with the idea that no <br /> new such conditions would occur but that the existing ones could continue as long as they meet the <br /> permit conditions. Under Item f,minimum lot size of 5 acres,the following language has been added: <br /> "For any property at least 2 acres but less than 5 acres in area,where it can be shown that prior to the <br /> effective date of this ordinance such a vehicle was previously stored on a regular basis prior to and <br /> after January 1, 2004, a Vehicle Storage Permit may be granted if the above conditions a.through f. <br /> are met, subject also to the following limitations: <br /> 1. A Vehicle Storage Permit may only be issued for properties within the RR-1B, RR-1A, and <br /> LR-1A zoning districts. <br /> 2. Such permit shall be granted only to the current property owner and only for the specific <br /> vehicle applied for. The current owner may replace the vehicle in kind,but shall not add other <br /> such vehicles. Any replacement vehicle must be registered with the City within 30 days to <br /> transfer its permitted status. <br /> 3. This permit shall not apply to subsequent property owners. Subsequent property owners shall <br /> not be considered as having a grandfathered permit by virtue of their predecessor's permit." <br /> Rahn called for public comments. <br /> There were no public comments concerning this application. <br /> Leslie inquired whether Staff would be going through a re-permitting process periodically to <br /> determine whether the property owner still owns that vehicle and is complying with the conditions. <br /> Gaffron stated it was the intent of Staff to have a one-time permit be issued without the need to have it <br /> be renewed and to deal with any issues as complaints may arise. <br /> Leslie asked whether it is Staff's preference not to have the permits renewed. <br /> Gaffron stated he would prefer Staff not have to issue annual or three year permits. Gaffron stated <br /> since there are very few instances where this ordinance would apply that it probably would not be an <br /> issue unless a neighbor has complaints, which would then be covered under the nuisance section of the <br /> ordinance. <br /> Rahn noted this ordinance only applies to existing conditions. <br /> Leslie inquired whether a person could discontinue this use and then re-apply for a permit after a <br /> period of time. <br /> Gaffron stated a clause could be added that says if the use is discontinued for a certain period of time <br /> that they no longer qualify for this type of permit. <br /> PAGE 2 <br />