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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 22,2002 7:00 o’clock p.m. (#02-2749 Thomas Egan, Continued) GafTron inquired whether the City should request that an easement be granted by the property owner to the other residents of the Island. Nygard stated that would solve the situation. Peterson commented she would be uncomfortable requesting an easement. Egan stated to gain access to those properties you would use Lakeland Avenue. Egan stated they are not asking to vacate any portions of Lakeland but are asking to vacate a portion of an interior roadway that is not currently being used. Egan stated another access that is currently being used is Massasoit Avenue. Egan stated the vacation will not affect access to any of the interior properties but would help free up the title to his property. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays I, Nygard Opposed. (#6) #02-2762 TIMOTHY AND MARY SWEEZO, 4480 WATERTOWN ROAD - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 4791 Timothy and Mary Sweezo, Applicants, were present. Weinberger stated the Applicants arc requesting several variances that w ould allow removal of the existing house and construction of a new three-bedroom residence on the property. The current house was constructed in approximately 1900. The entire property consists of approximately four acres, with two-thirds of the property consisting of wetlands. The property is located in the RR-1A zoning district, which has a minimum lot size of five acres, a front setback of 100 feet, and a side setback of SO feet. Weinberger stated there arc a number of accessory' buildings on the property, w ith the property being used as a hobby farm. Weinberger stated the applicants arc proposing a one story, three-bedroom residence, two car attached garage, which would be built partially within the front setback, 53 feet where 100 feet is required. The residence would also be located 42 feet from the side property line where 50 feel are required. The applicants are requesting a number of the accessory buildings remain on the property during the construction phase, which requires a variance. The Planning Commission recommended, on a vote of 4 to 3, approval of the application. Weinberger indicated the building site is limited due to the location of the accessory structures, the well, and the sewer. The applicants have indicated in their view this location is the ^st place for the new residence, with adequate screening in the front from Watertow'n Road. The Planning Commission also further found the actual building portion of this property is just under 1.5 acres. Weinberger noted that if this property were located in a two acre zoning district, it would meet all the required setbacks. PAGES