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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 19, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. 3. #16-3859 ROBERT GUMNIT AND FRANCES GRAHAM, 1100 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD SOUTH, CONITIONAL USE PERMIT, 6:36 P.M. — 6:39 P.M. Robert Gumnit, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the owners of the property would like to modify the existing two-story tack building to include a full bathroom so that it can serve as a caretaker's quarters. According to the code, it would be considered a guest house. The property consists of over nine acres in area, so therefore a guest house is permitted via a guest house conditional use permit. The lot is considered a lakeshore property. Therefore the location of the tack building between the home and the street is conforming. The guest house would be within the 999 square foot building footprint and the required setbacks are also conforming. Staff recommends approval of the variance as requested. Staff would also request the applicant apply a recorded covenant which states that the accessory building will not be: 1 Used for a home occupation unless specifically approved by the City or if allowed by this Code. 2. Used as a dwelling unless a guest house conditional use permit is obtained. 3. Rented, leased or otherwise provided for use as a dwelling under any circumstances. Such covenant shall be binding on current and future property owners and shall be filed in the chain of title of the property. Curtis noted the property is served by city sewer, which is how this building will be served. The City has received no public comments regarding this application. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Robert Gumnit, Applicant, stated the application speaks for itself and that he thanks the Planning Commission for their consideration. Thiesse asked if the building will be changed. Gumnit indicated the building will not change at all. Gumnit stated the room currently has a toilet in it and they are simply adding a bathtub. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. There were no public comments relating to this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. Leskinen moved, Schoenzeit seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3859 Robert Gumnit and Frances Graham, 1100 Old Crystal Bay Road South, granting of a conditional use permit subject to Staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0.