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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 10, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 13 (5. #08-3384 CITY OF ORONO – ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CODE CHANGE Mattick stated his office did review the code amendment and that this code change hinges on the definition of a lakeshore lot. Mattick indicated if Staff prefers the language “consistent with the principal structure,” that he would not be opposed to revising it. Gaffron stated there are at least five different types of lakeshore lots in the City and that Staff does need to arrive at a definition of a lakeshore lot. Rahn asked why this is just being limited to lakeshore lots. Turner stated the code provision applies to lakeshore lots smaller than two acres. Gaffron stated there are different standards for lakeshore lots for where a building can be located. Mattick concurred that a definition of lakeshore lots should be arrived at. Gaffron pointed out that similar quality is subjective and that the word consistent leaves some room for interpretation at the staff level. Mattick stated this code change started with metal pole barns being erected, and that if the word identical is used, it could require the person to construct an accessory structure out of expensive materials in order to match the house. Gaffron stated if the roofing and siding materials are different, having the same color scheme would be helpful in keeping it consistent. Gaffron noted this ordinance change was prompted by a pole barn that was actually constructed a distance away from the principal structure but is located close to the neighboring house. McMillan asked if this code change would be applied to the pole barn that was the impetus for the code amendment, whether that particular pole barn would have been constructed in the same manner. Turner stated there are instances where the materials may not be able to be matched. Bremer suggested the language same or similar quality and appearance exterior building materials be used. Gaffron suggested the word complimentary be used. Mattick stated complimentary can be subjective. White suggested this item be tabled to allow Staff to come up with a definition for lakeshore lots and different language concerning building materials. Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to table Application #08-3384, City of Orono, Accessory Structure Code Change. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 11/24/08 Approval of Council Minutes 11/10/08 [Page 9 of 13]