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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 20,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3381 BARRY TANNER,3435 SHORELINE DRIVE,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, <br /> CONTINUED) <br /> entrance and the one edge of the parking lot being allowed,only an illuminated openJclosed sign <br /> being allowed,paving of the upper lot not being required at this time,stairway access from the <br /> upper lot to the lower lot being improved,one bicycle rack being installed,the applicant being <br /> required to work with staff on a lighting plan in order to arrive at less obtrusive lighting on the <br /> poles,no outdoor seating being allowed,trash pickup being allowed after 7 a.m but before 6 a.m., <br /> the existing fence being extended an additiona125 feet and to be constructed at the same height <br /> and materials, adequate screening of the outdoor dumpster be provided,and with the <br /> understanding that a letter of credit or bond is not required. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 3. #08-3384 CITY OF ORONO,ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CODE CHANGE, <br /> 7:30 P.M.—8:10 P.M. <br /> Turner stated the City of Orono is requesting a zoning code amendment regarding the design and <br /> exterior materials of certain accessory structures. The current code does not require that the exterior of <br /> accessory materials match the exterior of the house,which is a common requirement of other cities. <br /> The Planning Commission did discuss the proposed ordinance change at two work sessions. The <br /> Commission noted that on lakeshore lots a detached garage may be located very close to the street. The <br /> commission did review language from other communities and arrived at a consensus that barn or <br /> carriage house type structures are attractive and contribute to the desired image of the City. <br /> Staff has drafted an ordinance that applies only to lots less than two acres, as does the structural <br /> coverage limitation. The largest accessory sh-ucture allowed on these lots is 1,000 square feet. <br /> Detached garages on lakeshore lots that are within the required sireet setback would be required to <br /> match the house and have windows and/or decorative features in the wall facing the street. Small <br /> buildings, such as resin buildings,metal sheds and playhouses,would also be exempt from these <br /> requirements. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the zoning code amendment. <br /> Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br /> Nancy Bloms,4195 Forest Lake Drive, stated at the time the structure in question was constructed, she <br /> wrote a letter to the City and questioned whether this type of structure would be allowed in a densely <br /> populated neighborhood. Bloms noted this is a storage structure and is not a carriage house. The <br /> neighbors in this area were surprised that this type of structure was allowed and that in her opinion the <br /> building official should have questioned the building at the time of construction. <br /> Bloms stated the City's zoning codes did not protect the neighbors in this area and that some changes <br /> are necessary. A pole barn structure is more for rural settings rather than a residential area and that the <br /> 14-foot high sidewall is not attractive. Bloms noted she did speak with the neighbors regarding possibly <br /> screening the building in some fashion and received no response. <br /> PAGE 11 <br />