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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,March 9,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Mr.Edwards said he does not understand how a house on 2490 could be approved that was not there <br /> before. <br /> Walsh stated the Council could not comment on something they have no knowledge about and that the <br /> incident did not happen two years ago. <br /> Mr.Edwards stated the buildings were two years ago but the approval process was probably in 2017. He <br /> believes there is an additional house that was not there before on nonconforming lots that were not there <br /> before.The density actually increased in the zoning area,which does not make sense to him. <br /> Walsh and Crosby said the Council cannot comment on or answer for something another Council might <br /> have done. <br /> Walsh also indicated it is not the City Council's job to find a solution,only to give guidance. <br /> Mr. Gamble asked if 2480 decides to go ahead,which meets the width requirement and it has a small area <br /> that would have to change,could that be allowed. <br /> Johnson told Mr. Gamble that he would need to present the facts. <br /> Mr. Gamble said he submitted all of the information. <br /> Walsh explained that basically Mr. Gamble was asking the City Council to approve a nonconforming lot <br /> from a conforming lot.He does not think the Council has ever done that. <br /> Barnhart explained that the discussion has been about the sketch plan,and the formal application would <br /> be to apply for a variance and the applicant would have to prove practical difficulties. It would be <br /> reviewed at a public hearing by the Planning Commission and Council. If the Council approves the <br /> variance,he could submit his preliminary plat. <br /> Crosby noted the applicant could not create his own practical difficulty. <br /> Mr. Gamble asked if there was somewhere he could go at the City to see if a precedent has been set. <br /> Barnhart stated Mr. Gamble would have to provide a data request for specific information and the City <br /> would then provide that.That would be done with the City Clerk's office. <br /> Walsh commented that he would need to build his argument with similar situations that have occurred. <br /> Seals noted there were plenty of weird situations around the lake,depending on what you buy. <br /> Page 16 of 18 <br />