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MINUTES OP THE ORONO PIJVNNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 15, 1985 PAGE 3 <br />f895 T.M. CROSBY Approval is subject to the following conditions: <br />1.PID 11-117-23 32 0004 and northern portion of rearranged <br />PID 11-117-23 32 0005 to be combined with Crosby <br />homestead lot. <br />2.PID 11-117-23 32 0006 and southern portion of rearranged <br />PID 11-117-23 32 0005 to be legally combined for tax <br />purposes. <br />3.All future construction on undeveloped lot thac involves <br />the alteration of flood plain fringe areas must be <br />reviewed and approved by the DNR before a building permit <br />can be issued by the City of Orono. <br />4.Tested septic site area on undeveloped lot must be staked <br />and protected prior to construction. <br />Motion, Ayes (6), Nays (0). <br />#903 WARD FERRELL <br />3405 WATERTOWN ROAD <br />REQUEST TO CONFIRM <br />INTERPRETATION OP <br />ZONING CODE <br />PUBLIC HEARING <br />8:10-8:49 PM Ward and Mary Ferrell were present. Chairman Callahan <br />announced that now was the time and place for the public <br />hearing to be held concerning Ward Ferrell's application to <br />confirm the staff's interpretation of the zoning code. <br />There was no one present from the public for this <br />application. <br />Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted the <br />certificate of mailing and the affidavit of publication. <br />Ward Ferrell explained that in 1948 they bought the property <br />on Watertown Road. Ferrell stated that in 1958 they decided <br />to divide the property to build a new home. Ferrell stated <br />that he was informed by staff at that time that he had to <br />appear before the Council. Ferrell stated that everyone <br />agreed on the Council, except one person. Ferrell stated <br />that this property was divided at the previous Mayor's (Herb <br />Ross) request. Ferrell agreed and he met the zoning at that <br />time and noted that he could have had 5 lots but chose four <br />lots to make bigger lots. Ferrell explained that the <br />surrounding lots are all the same size. Ferrell stated that <br />the zoning has since changed. <br />Assistant Zon.nq Administrator Gaffron reviewed with the <br />Planning Commission that in 1967 this area was zoned 1 acre. <br />Gaffron stated that from 1967-1975, Ferrell could have built <br />on those lots without variances. Gaffron noted that in 1975 <br />the area was rezoned to 2 acre. Gaffron explained that in a <br />similar case on Shoreline Drive, the Council uenied the <br />applicant the variances giving the City a clear policy in the <br />common ownership issue within the rural areas of Orono. <br />Gaffron reviewed with the Planning Commission the tax <br />history of the property.