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• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1997 <br />( #7 - #2314 John Bessesen - Continued) <br />Chuck and Candy Nadler, 2509 Kelly Avenue, live south of the subject property. Chuck <br />Nadler said he is concerned with rezoning the area to the east to allow more duplexes. He <br />is not sure this would be the right solution. Nadler wanted the applicant to answer <br />whether he will do as he is proposing. If so, Nadler said he would support the <br />application. He believes the proposal would result in a high quality duplex. Nadler <br />indicated that Outlot A creates the problem for creating a single family residence. He is <br />not convinced that the outlot could not be eliminated if the townhome residents and City <br />work together. <br />Evans said he would be willing to aid in eliminating the outlot and get all docks in the <br />same location. <br />Jones thought this solution could be worked out but wanted to maintain the right to enjoy <br />more lakeshore for walking. <br />Bessesen said he had presumed the property was zoned for duplexes when the purchase <br />agreement was written. He found out differently when the property was surveyed. <br />Bessesen said the plans call for duplexes at a value of $350,000- $400,000 for each side. <br />He did have a concern with the gas station nearby but had a Phase I EIS conducted, which <br />• showed no problems. He then found that the zoning is for single family site but the outlot <br />is problematic. Bessesen said the Kelly Avenue Association owns the property around <br />the townhomes. Outlot A is landlocked and causes problems for single family purposes. <br />If the outlot was eliminated, he would prefer to build a single family residence. The <br />existing four townhomes could establish docks in front of their own units. <br />Bessesen said he represents the owner, Bradley Hoyt. He would like the opportunity to <br />work out any problems if possible to improve Kelly Avenue. <br />Stoddard said he appreciates Staff s initiative in extending the zone to 400'. He believes it <br />will affect four lots, two of which have sold for over $1,000,000. He does not believe it <br />would be a good idea to change the zoning in order to change these lots. Stoddard said <br />the outlot has presented a problem for perspective buyers of the property. He believes <br />single family housing is preferable in the neighborhood. He said consideration could be <br />given to change the zoning for the one lot. Bessesen responded that State law does not <br />allow this to occur. <br />Bessesen noted the rights of the townhome owners regarding the outlot and would like to <br />be able to build another townhome. He indicated that Hoyt has listed his home for sale <br />and plans on living in one of the units. <br />Stoddard suggested Bessesen speak with the neighbors regarding their feelings and obtain <br />information on the background of Outlot A. <br />12 <br />