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• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1997 <br />(#3 - #2253 David Reinhold - Continued) <br />Schroeder asked for verification that the lot is buildable. Gaffron said in his opinion it <br />was, noting denial of its buildability would limit the applicant's options. Gaffron noted <br />that there is an existing house on the property. He indicated that a set of conditions would <br />be required for approval regardless of the structure itself before anv permit is allowed. <br />Schroeder was told that the Commission typically reviews a specific building plan for this <br />tvve of variance request. <br />Stoddard asked why the application was on the agenda. Gaffron said the applicant needed <br />verification that the lot is buildable. He noted as long as other standards are met, the <br />request is only for lot area and width variances. <br />Schroeder asked if the approval could not be obtained at time of the building plan <br />application. Gaffron informed him that the applicant wanted the confidence that the lot is <br />buildable. <br />Commission questioned whether they could approve with reviewing a plan. Gaffron noted <br />that a similar situation was recently approved for lot area variance only without a building <br />plan in order to allow the current owner to sell the property. Hawn noted that an approval <br />would clarify the situation for a potential buyer. Berg indicated that if the plan meets all <br />• other requirements, the application would not have to be reviewed again. <br />Hawn indicated that a neighboring property owner wanted to speak with the applicant. <br />Schroeder noted that there is more value in the land if it is buildable. <br />Smith asked what the preference was of the applicant for the property. Reinhold said he <br />preferred to sell the lot. Smith indicated she agreed with Hawn that the best scenario <br />would be to sell the lot to the adjacent neighbor. <br />Hawn moved, Berg seconded, to approve Application #2253 for lot area and lot width <br />variances subject to Staff recommendations 1-6 as noted. <br />Smith informed the applicant that it was important to note that if a residence was built, no <br />other variances would be approved. <br />Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />0 <br />