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Orleans board approves Malenke guest house above garage
Summary
The Orleans Board of Adjustment on July 15, 2024 unanimously approved a conditional‑use permit for Gary and Laura Malenke to build a 26' x 46' detached garage with a guest house above; the board found the proposal met Zoning Ordinance Section 22.5 standards and noted state law limits on restricting kitchens.
The City of Orleans Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 on July 15 to approve a conditional‑use permit for Gary and Laura Malenke to build a 26‑by‑46‑foot detached garage with a guest house above it.
The board reviewed the application against Zoning Ordinance Section 22.5, reading the 18 standards aloud and concluding the proposal met the criteria. Planning Director Darren Bumgarner told the board that the zoning ordinance "does not prohibit a kitchenette or a kitchen" in guest units and that recent state law changes removed the city's authority to restrict kitchens; he also said the previous 30‑day rental limitation has been eliminated.
There were no written or verbal public comments on the Malenke application. Acting City Clerk Kay Cmelik confirmed that legal notice was published timely and that property owners within 200 feet were notified as required. During deliberations, Board Member Mark Mayer said he had no objection while Ron Harris said he would have preferred to see the property staked before the hearing.
Mark Mayer moved to approve the conditional‑use application; Dean Schmidt seconded. The board recorded AYES 4, NAYS 0. The motion carried and the permit was granted.
The board did not attach additional conditions to this approval. Permit issuance and any building‑permit requirements will follow the city's standard permitting and inspection process; those details were not specified during the meeting.
