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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, August 21, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Lemke stated it does not parallel the other decision since there were two lots initially and both ended up <br />being conforming. <br />Schoenzeit stated in his view the standard of practical difficulty has not been met and that there is one lot <br />so there should be one house. <br />Olson stated his biggest concern is that it will set a precedent. <br />Schwingler stated in his mind it is pretty straight forward and that it would be creating a nonconforming <br />lot. <br />Landgraver stated it should be acknowledged that the applicant is taking a less than desirable property and <br />improving it, which should be encouraged, but that this Planning Commission has never approved a <br />nonconforming lot. <br />Thiesse stated he would agree with that <br />Jackie Neve, 4060 Dahl Road, stated she has lived on Dahl Road for 40 years and that she lives across <br />from this property. Neve stated her biggest fear is that because it is 1.8 acres and if the Gilberts decide <br />that it is not economically feasible to build a big enough house, that the neighborhood would end up with <br />a mobile home on there when they sell the lot. Neve noted there are lots in the area that consist of .4 and <br />.5 acres and that it was that way when she moved in 40 years ago. Neve stated the idea of having the <br />smaller lot on the hill closer to those smaller lots would not detrimentally impact the neighborhood and <br />that she is okay with what they are proposing and that it would be preferable to it being left vacant or <br />having a mobile home on it. <br />Thiesse commented he understands what she is saying and that the Council could decide to approve the <br />request. <br />Lemke moved, Leskinen seconded, to recommend denial of Application No. 17-3963, JHG <br />Properties, LLC, 4035 Dahl Road, Preliminary Plat and Variance. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />