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� <br /> MINUTES OF TIiE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 20,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3384 CITY OF ORONO,ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CODE CI3ANGE, CONTINUED) <br /> size of the structure and the fact that it has no windows,the neighbors should have been noti�ed of the <br /> project. Bloms stated the structure is 24' x 40' and 19' tall. <br /> Berg stated if the building is allowed under the building code,the residents may not want additional <br /> regulations. <br /> Bloms reiterated she feels notification to the neighbors would have been desirable given the size and <br /> height of the structure. <br /> Curtis noted there is no requirement for notification to the neighbors if the building is allowed under the <br /> building code. <br /> Kempf commented the City is unable to stop a person from constructing an ugly structure near the <br /> property line in all circumstances and that the Planning Commission,in reviewing this situation at their <br /> work sessions, came to the conclusion that additional regulations would impose too many other <br /> restrictions on structures that other residents may want to construct. Kempf noted part of this code <br /> change only applies to lake lots. <br /> Turner stated on lakeshore lots they are allowed to construct a garage ten feet from the right-of-way. <br /> Turner noted the city attorney has not reviewed this language and that there may be some concern on the <br /> part of the city attorney if the city starts regulating the appearance of accessory structures and not <br /> principal residences. <br /> Schoenzeit noted that some cities have ordinances that restrict the size of a wall. <br /> Rice commented she does not want the city to have to review every building that is constructed within <br /> the city. <br /> Bloms noted that the City of Mound does not allow pole barns at all within the city. <br /> Kempf commented the City of Orono is more rural in nature whereas Mound is more urban and that the <br /> City probably does not want to start restricting pole barns. <br /> Bloms stated the City could restrict pole barns on properties less than two acres. <br /> Kempf stated there are two parts to the ordinance-accessory structures and accessory structures on <br /> lakeshore lots, and that the higher standard is required for lakeshore lots. Kempf stated that perhaps <br /> accessory structures located along property lines could be limited in wall height. <br /> Turner stated under the City's current codes, a person could have constructed a house at the same <br /> location, five feet closer to the property line, and have a metal siding and roof. Turner stated if the <br /> Planning Commission would like to impose additional architectural standards, she would recommend <br /> the city attorney be consulted. <br /> Schoenzeit stated using the same exterior materials would be desirable. <br /> PAGE 13 <br />