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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 15,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> - "Private swimming pools,tennis courts and paddocks"has been replaced by a pair of"private <br /> recreational"entries as suggested by the Planning Commission-one for `recreational sportin� <br /> facilities', and one for `recreational plav facilities'. The division is intended to reflect the perceived <br /> difference in structure size and level of activity between the two concepts; but other than making <br /> `sport courts' subject to the special setbacks applicable to tennis courts and large pools,there are no <br /> changes in how these are regulated,other than to list them as `facilities' not previously listed. <br /> Gaffron stated it may be prudent to add language identifying setback standards applicable to each of <br /> these items. Item 4 talks about private recreational sporting facilities such as pools,basketball hoops, <br /> hockey rinks,tennis courts sports courts, skateboard ramps,batting cages, etc, and noted these are all <br /> active type of sporting facilities,as opposed to Item 5,which talks about private recreational play <br /> facilities, such as hot tubs and spas,recreational fire rings,patios,barbecue pits, outdoor kitchens, <br /> playhouses and play structures, swing sets and other recreational play facilities which are for the <br /> convenience and use of the residents. Gaffron asked if that is consistent with what the Planning <br /> Commission feels was discussed and whether the distinction between the two makes sense. ' <br /> Landgraver stated in his view it does make sense. ' <br /> Gaffron stated the following language has been added: <br /> - "Kennel Structures"liave been added, `subject to the provisions of Chapter 62,Article 3'. As an <br /> accessory structure, kennels must be located at least 5' from rear lot line and 10' from side lot lines. <br /> Should `and dog runs' be added for clarity, subject to the same 5'/10' setbacks? <br /> `Kennel' oddities: <br /> - By definition in Chapter 62,the following are `kennel structures': a dog house or enclosure of <br /> any kind; and a fenced pen intended for keeping dogs or a dog run,when fenced area is less <br /> than 600 square feet in area. _ <br /> - If you keep 3 or more dogs in a kennel structure,you need a kennel license,which is subject <br /> to City approval,but code does not specify a setback for the kennel structure. <br /> - If you keep 1 or 2 dogs in a kennel structure,you don't need a kennel license as long as the <br /> kennel structure is in a side or rear yard and at least 30 feet from lot lines. <br /> Leskinen asked whether the licensing should be a separate issue. � <br /> Gaffron indicated it probably should be. <br /> Leskinen indicated it is talking about the activity or the structure at a certain distance and the animal code <br /> deals with at what point a person would require a license. Leskinen noted the terms are used <br /> interchangeably in there but they do not necessarily mean the same. <br /> Gaffron stated if you call the zoning department and ask how far the kennel structure has to be from the <br /> lot line,you would be told five feet from the lot line and ten feet from the side lot line. A person may <br /> then end up needing a kennel license because it is too close to the lot line even though they only have one <br /> dog. Gaffron stated it is one of those issues that will need to be looked at further. " � <br /> Page 16 of 26 <br />