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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 1986 #1048/1049/1063 WASHINGTON SCIENTIFIC INC. CONTINUED Mike Unger stated that he has reviewed the drafted resolution and agreed with everything except condition #1 which states "Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the accessory structure, applicant must execute an agreement that would agree to provide the City with a 60 foot wide road easement through the subject property to be located and, defined at the completion of the Highway 12 Planning Study ". He stated that he feels this has no effect on the proposed building and noting that W.S.I. is not against a frontage road but there are several issues to be addressed. Councilmember Grabek stated that he felt the City was holding the applicant up with their good intention and taking advantage of them by making them promise an easement in exchange for allowing them to build the storage building. He feels it is immoral and unethical. It was noted that-the condition was made in conjunction with granting the variance to the Hwy. 12 moritorium in order to assure the City will get the easements. Mr. Unger noted that the only reason for the accessory building is due to P.C.A. requirements. Councilmember Adams addressed the issue of allowing a different type of material to be used for the accessory building than that used with the main building, noting the reason seems to be economic. Councilmember Frahm stated that W.S.I. has assured that the building will be adequately screened. Councilmember Grabek stated that the aesthetics of the building is indeed important, however it should be addressed as a separate issue. Regarding the location of the proposed building, he maintains that it has nothing to do with the Hwy. 12 study. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Grabek, to grant a variance to the moratorium based on 1) the fact that the P.C.A. has issued a non - compliance order; and 2 ) placement of the building is within the fenced in area which has no effect on any of the proposed road easements within the moratorium. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0.