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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 20, 1990 ZONING FILE #1573-KELLY/MASSEY CONTINUED Ms. Kelly added, "This year the residents were able to put their docks in, last year we could not." Bellows suggested that something be filed in the chain of title stating that it may not be possible to attain the proper variances to utilize the riparian rights of Lot 2. She said, "There has been an increase in the number of applicants that purchased property in Orono, not realizing the limitations. If someone purchases Lot 2 as a riparian lot, they will feel they have the right to do whatever is necessary to access the lake. Can the Planning Commission recommend to Council, should they approve this subdivision, that they incorporate such a notice in a resolution?" Mabusth advised that such appropriate. recommendation would be Ms. Kelly asked whether such a notice would affect her property and her ability to put in her dock. Bellows replied, "This would only apply to Lot 2 and would not limit your use of your property. The notice does not mean that a variance could not be granted, it is merely a warning that a variance is required." Mabusth notad that Lot 3 v;ill have to meet the new setbacks from the newly defined lot line when installing a dock next year. It was observed that the current dock on the Hoffman property appear close to the new lot line. Johnson asked, "Staff is recommending that the lot line be rearranged to provide adequate dry, contiguous land?" Mabusth replied, "That is correct. It does not matter where the lot lines are adjusted as long as the 100' width is maintained at the rear of the front yard setback line and the 75* setback line for all lots." Tnere were no comments from the public regarding this application and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Moos, to recommend approval of application #1573, for a preliminary subdivision, in accordance with staff recommendations 1 to 5, and that a notice to future owners of Lot 2 is included in the resolution regarding the need for a variance for any structure that would be used to access the dock. Mr. Smith asked whether the Planning Commission accepted the applicant’s proposal for lot width. Johnson said, "My motion accepts the lot configuration as presented." Mabusth stated that condition #3 would be excluded. Johnson amended his motion to include staff recommendations 1, 2, 4, and 5. Moos - 2 - «' ♦