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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 13, 1992 (#6)'#1742 JAMES & AMY LAING, 500 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3139 Mr. and Mrs. Laing were present. Moorse explained that this is an application to allow the construction of a family room /garage addition replacing an 'existing detached garage, and for a bedroom addition to the south side of the residence. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to adopt Resolution #3139 for Application #1742-for James and Amy Laing, 500 Orono Orchard Road, approving variances to construct additions to the existing residence.. Ayes 3, nays 0. ( #7) #1743 ALBERT HANSER, 1685 FOX STREET - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - RESOLUTION #3140 Goetten stated she attended the Planning Commission meeting at which this application was last reviewed. She said Orono's past policy has been to allow non - conforming structures with the condition they meet current code for any structural repairs. She noted the applicant has reduced the subdivision from a 5 lot to a 3 lot division. At the last meeting, the Planning Commission changed their original decision and recommended the applicant remove the two non - conforming structures, the shed and tennis court. She disagreed with the Planning Commission's decision. She asked about the driveway.- Mabusth clarified that the Planning Commission recommended that the drive be allowed to remain with the appropriate variance approval. Goetten asked about park dedication. Mabusth reported that the a bike trail easement will be taken along the property line, and an adjustment to the park dedication fee. will be figured for such easement. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to adopt Resolution #3140 for Application #1743,. Albert Hanser, 1685 Fox Street, approving the preliminary subdivision with the appropriate. amendment to, the conditions of the resolution regard "ing the non - conforming structures. 3