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� ORONO CIT'Y COUNCIL MEETTNG <br /> MONDAY,NOVEMBER 24, 2003 <br /> 3. #02-2829 Oroiso Zoning CodeAmendrnent--Secfion 78-71 Regrtlatiofz of <br /> Nonconforn:ing Uses a�:d Nonco�:forrning Structures—Conti�sued <br /> Murphy asked about the overall basic goal of the ordi.nance changes. Gaffron stated that <br /> Orono's code never had a threshold for how faz one could go on a remodel befoze it <br /> triggered fihe need to come into conformance. The proposed ordinance will limit <br /> expansions and require properties be brought i.nto conformity if too much is tom down. <br /> Murphy stated his only concern was whether the attorney should review it before Council <br /> voted. � <br /> Barrett asked if there was any need to rush on the ordinance. Gaffron stated there was not. <br /> McMillan asked if there was a volume distinction for involuntary destruction. Gaffron <br /> stated there was not. This part of the code always contained a"75% of fair market value" <br /> distinction. Staff felt with voluntary destruction,volume would be fauly easily addressed. <br /> McMillan asked if in the past, on a teardown where the foundation was left,would they <br /> have allowed someone to rebuild in a nonconforming situation. Gaffron stated that if the <br /> foundation was too close to the lotline or lake,they would need a variance to put back <br /> anything that was nonconforming. <br /> McMillan stated her concern was that some people nnight not be able to get the same value <br /> of house as they already had by bri.ngi.ng the property into conformance on a substandard <br /> lot. • <br /> Gaffron stated that the logical situation would be to look at a variance for such a property. <br /> The intent of the code was not to make substandard lots with substandard houses currently <br /> . in existence unbuildable,but to give clear direction that if the ability exists to make a � <br /> property conforming,then it is expected. Variances would continue to be granted where <br /> . there is clearly a hardship. , <br /> Murphy moved, and White seconded, to table Item 3, Orono Zoning Code <br /> Amendment---Section 78-7I—Regulation of Nonconforming Uses and <br /> Nonconforming Structures, for legal review. . ' • . <br /> �ote: Ayes 5,Nays 0. � <br /> 4. #03-Z866A David and Judy Zoschke, 2040 Shadytivood Road—Admi.nistrative <br /> Appeal <br /> The applicants were not present. <br /> " 5 <br />