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MDUIES OF A PUNNING CCHaSSION MEETDIG HELD JANUARY 19 - PAGE 2. t back from the road. Putting homes close to the road not ly increases the density of the homes, but also gives the appearance of a heavily settled area. We tiiink it is fair to cmclu^ that vtoi density of hdmes is increased, the value of the neighboihood suffers from an economic point of view. In sunmary, we feel that granting this variance will not only result in umecessaiy croi^ing in teims cf increased density of population, but will also have an adverse affect on values of nearby homes and property in the area. We would hope that the Orono Planning Conmission would take a farsighted attitude toward the question of subdividing lots for the purpose of building more homes, particularly in recognition that the pre sent character of Orono as a rustic, rural connunity gives it a special value and appeal. Your consideration of our feelings IS appreciated'.' (Bid of Letter). The caiainnan also read a letter of objection from James A. and Helen D. Ross of 3017 North Shore Drive idiich stated the fol lowing: Letter dated January 14, 1976. - "We regret tiiat we will not be in town for your meeting in regards to 30M North Shore Drive. We strongly object to any change that might lead to additional homes being built r' North Shore Drive. We felt this way last year vdien thi ^tter came up at 3080.same re houses may have a tendency to lower the property value from the bridge up to Bohn's Point." (End of Letter). Member Van Nest presented a letter of objection that he received from Mr. and Mrs. George Grooms of 3065 North Shore Drive which was read and stated the following: Letter dat^ January 16,1976. "Regarding the subdivision at 3080 North Shore Drive. hus band and I are very cmcemed and ^pset about Mr. Dykstra's de- teindnation to subdivide his property. Most of us in this area have been here many years and have loved and cherished our property and the feeling of openness. It dis turbs us greatly that Mr. Dykstra would move here from New Jersey and almost at once begin plans which would change the character of the whole neighborhood. While the feeling among the neighbors with idiom we have talked seems almost unanimot^, we have heard of one other property owner vdio, if Mr. Dykstra is successfil, also plans to build two houses on the front of his lot. We fear that eventually the whole thing will go. We hope you wHl give carefiil consideration before opening the /^r to the kind of piggy-back housing which is found in other ><ss desirable lots around the lake. Thank you," (Bid of letter) Van Nest expressed his feelings that if the division was approved it should be stipulated on the plat that an easement was not to be granted to the lakeshore so that future buyers would be put on notice. The Comnission noted the piblic opposition to the PUBLIC HEARING, cont 3080 NORIH SHORE DRIVE SUBDIVISION ; 1 k •j } • f - ^Jr N . ♦ { ji