11-20-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 1995 ( #6 - #1958 Louis Oberhauser - Continued) Hardcover excesses do exist, though greatly improved. Lot 1 in the 75 -250' zone exists at 59.047% and is proposed at 36.03 %. Lot 2 hardcover in the 75 -250' zone exists at 36.7% and is proposed at 33.23 %. There is a structural coverage variance required on lot l at 15.6% where 15% is allowed. Lot 2 is under the allowed amount at 10.6 %. There were no public comments. Neveaux said the hardcover on Lot 2 was unnecessary. Peterson noted a petition signed by 31 neighbors voicing their concern for the need for demolition and removal of structures. The petition was dated October 6, 1995 and read into the minutes. Mabusth said the petition was sent out by the adjacent new homeowner and came to Staffs attention on this date. Mabusth said the applicant, Oberhauser, was to have removed the structure by September of 1995. She had informed the new homeowner that this was a private matter that needed to be resolved with Oberhauser. Mabusth said Neveaux was made aware of the hazardous conditions of the structure and its lack of maintenance. The structure is open and able to be accessed. Peterson noted the neighbors' unhappiness with the applicant. • Mabusth asked if there was a schedule for the removal of the structure. Neveaux said there was no definite schedule but tied to the process. He was not aware of the scope of danger. He had thought the structures were boarded up and would pass on the information to the applicant. Smith asked if there has been any inspection of the property by the applicant or his representative and whether the problem was incidental or anecdotal. Neveaux said the applicant had lived there until July of 1995. Smith questioned if the property had been inspected by applicant seen since July or the condition reported to the applicant. Berg said the structure was still there and was surprised that the City would allow it to be there. Mabusth said if the structure is boarded and safe, it can be allowed to remain. The goal, in this case, was to remove the structure. Mabusth asked the representative if the applicant wanted to gain approval on the subdivision, if he would be willing to remove all structures including the rental unit. Smith asked if this could be done within 60 days. Neveaux said he did not know. Smith asked if this could be done before it is sold. Neveaux did not think it W— with the buyer being in place. 15