06-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 219 1997 ( #18 - #2269 Conley Brooks and Gerald McCourtney - Continued) In noting Parcels F and G as they currently exist in combination are substandard, Gaffron said the City is better off if the lots are not sold as a separate entity, as significant variances would be required to build since the majority of the property is in the 0 -75' setback. He indicated that the proposed split nearly meets the standard for 200' width and would require a slight adjustment to the west to ensure 200' width if that is an issue. Gaffron thought the plat map shows enough total frontage to meet that standard. Lindquist clarified that this is a special condition. He was asked if this decision affects the 20' strip of land in question. Lindquist said the deeds would have to be reviewed. The representative of Mr. Floyd said research was done, and he had a good idea who owned the strip of land. He said he would not want to have this application's decision affect other property. Hawn indicated that it would be difficult to say whether the application would impact other property. She indicated that the current application is clear in its intent and the Commission is only able to address the particular application at this time, not the other issues noted by staff. Gaffron informed the representative that he is welcome to present any information he might have • to staff. Robert Floyd said he had a number of concerns. He said he understood the issue of non- conformity but felt the desire to acquire shoreline would affect others. He asked what the criteria is for special conditions. He added that he is concerned with the larger picture and making a decision in a vacuum. He feels the decision will affect his property and his value and is inappropriate. He feels the Commission is opening a "Pandora's Box ". Schroeder said he understood the applicants purchased the property and have agreed to divide it. He indicated that they have the right to a lot line rearrangement. Gaffron said the City looks for adjacency when considering such applications. He noted that adding to property across the roadway is more in question but the City has done so elsewhere. He noted that Parcel F is a separate parcel subservient to the lot across the street (Parcels A -E -H) which he feels is as good an adjacency as can be found. He indicated that would be a substantial amount of Lakeshore with the rearrangement. Gaffron said if the Commission determines the need to meet the 200' standard, it can be discussed. He did not know how this subdivision would affect other docks in the area. Robert Floyd said the combination would affect his lot. He said with rapidly growing lots, it is difficult to know how changes affect him. He wanted to know the rules of operation. He feels • 28