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1 )l <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 <br /> (#12 - #2296 Robert Bredeson - Continued) <br /> Lindquist indicated that the size of the lot is key to whether the lot is buildable. Bredeson. <br /> noted that homes have been built on 45'wide lots. Smith referenced information provided <br /> regarding variances received for properties in the neighborhood and the pattern of lots <br /> approved for building. She questioned how this chart factors into today. Bressler said <br /> there were not many changes. Lindquist noted the subject lot is only 7600 s.f. Van <br /> Zomeren informed the Commission that the study is from the years 1980-1987, which <br /> shows a substantial difference in the year built. Bredeson said there were lots on the west <br /> side with only 60' of frontage. Lindquist agreed but noted that when review is of lots that <br /> have been approved for building, some lots were found too small on which to build a <br /> house. Bredeson said homes have been built, but Smith countered that the homes are not <br /> being built today. <br /> Schroeder referenced the memo from City Attorney Barrett regarding this issue. If <br /> variances were denied, it would not be considered a "taking" and the property owner <br /> would still derive use of the property without building on it. It was explained to the <br /> applicant what is a "taking". <br /> Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to deny Application#2296 based on the number of <br /> variances necessary, the minimal size of the lot, the lack of a sewer assessment, and the <br /> • City Attorney's memorandum stating that it would not be a taking if denied. <br /> Bredeson questioned what would be allowed. Smith suggested that perhaps the adjacent <br /> properties would be interested in purchasing the land. Bredeson said he felt the proposal <br /> would improve the area. Schroeder noted this presented a difficult situation, and given the <br /> size, history, and number of variances needed, he viewed the property as being <br /> unbuildable. Schroeder felt the City would take the view that building on the property <br /> would not be an improvement because of its small size. <br /> Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#13) #2319 RON LAUER, 1040 TONKAWA ROAD - Variances for hardcover to <br /> remove an existing residence and construct a new residence- 9:58-10:22 p.m. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> The Applicants were represented by Builder, Ron Lauer, and Architect, Bruce Schmidt. <br /> • <br /> 20 <br />