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i • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 1993 ( #4) #1778/ #1779 ANDREW GOETTEN, 1385 FOX STREET - PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL /VARIANCE RESOLUTIONS #3223 & #3224 Paul Anderson, applicant's attorney, was present. J. Diann Goetten abstained from discussion of this item and left the Council Chambers. Gaffron explained the applicant has requested a revision of the preliminary plat, eliminating the need for a side setback variance for the existing garage on Lot 2 by moving the lot line westward and combining the riparian outlot with Lot 1 to maintain the 2 acres for the newly created lot. However, because the outlot acreage is not contiguous with the main parcel, use of it as credit toward the 2 acre area requirement in itself requires a variance. Anderson explained his client requests this revision to allow for more flexibility with respect to the lot line between Lots 1 and 2. This would also allow for an option to move the garage if the existing road were to be expanded. Is Mayor Callahan asked the degree of change in the lot line. Gaffron noted it would be moved approximately .23 acre, the exact amount of acreage in the outlot less the right -of -way for Orono Lane. Kelley reiterated the Planning Commission denied this application and felt the property should be rezoned. He stated he would maintain that position. Hurr felt there was value in tying the outlot with another lot so it would not be sold later as riparian access without a principal structure. Kelley stated Lot 1 should have 2 acres without the benefit of the outlot. Anderson felt the precedent setting issue is minimal in this situation. Hurr stated the City made a commitment to the Goettens 10 years ago, and she felt they should uphold that commitment. Gaffron noted a special lot combination would be required if the outlot were combined with either Lot 1 or 2 or sold to any • neighboring property. 3