04/16/2007 Planning Commission Minutes

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' MINUTES OF THE � ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,Apri116,2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#07-3278 John Terrance Homes,Continued) Gaffron inquired whether the motion approves reinstating the language but not to make the specific changes that the applicant is requesting Kroeger stated it would approve the requested changes but without the limit on the square footage. Kempf stated he was very concerned when this proposal initially came before the Planning Commission � - because of the lack of information that was provided,but that a large number of his concerns have been answered tonight and that he is fairly confident at this point that this project will succeed. Berg seconded the above motion. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. (Recess taken at 9:16—9:23 p.m.) 9. #07-3279 ARTHUR ERICKSON,720 BIG ISLAND,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 9:23—9:36 P.M. • Arthur Erickson,Applicant,was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use pernut in order to construct an accessory building larger than 500 square feet as pernutted by code. The applicant originally met with Staff and discussed a proposal to construct a 2,000 square foot accessory building on the property to house their ` large watercraft and lawn maintenance equipment. Following discussions with Staff,the applicant decided not to apply for a variance to construct the 2,000 square foot building and instead request the conditional approval instead for two 1,000 square foot buildings. However,after reviewing the site plan, Staff has concluded that two 1,000 square feet buildings placed ten feet apart will appear very much as one building. In referring to the mainland regulations regarding accessory building sizes and the applicant's property area, Staff finds that it may be reasonable to allow construction of a 2,000 square foot building. Having said this,the location of the closest adjacent property owner is 100 feet from the proposed buildings. The Planning Commission may want to consider requiring an additional setback from the western property line. Similarly,the applicant has a considerable amount of acreage and perhaps an additional setback from the rear lot line is appropriate as well. Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow a single 2,000 square foot building to be constructed on the property with any additional conditions the Planning Commission•deems appropriate. Kempf inquired wha�the other accessory buildings consist of. PAGE 24 .