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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1977 EXHIBIT Page 18 Mayor Van Nest stated to the City Council that he and other CounciImembers received a letter from Mr. Douglas KUnt representing Mr. Gary Petersen, 3545 Ivy Place, which states: I represent Mr. P. Gary Petersen, who has submitted an application for a variance on the above described property in the City of Orono. The property is located on Ivy Place in Casco Point. Enclosed please find a copy of a plat depicting the location of the property. Mr. Petersen acquired the property in 1976 from the estate of Arthur P. Bendel with the intention of building his home on the property. Mr. Bendel has owned the property since 1958. The property was platted in 1885 as Lot 184 of Taylor's Sub division of Spring Park Lots and was in compliance with all zoning and platting laws at the time it was platted. The Village of Orono subsequently accepted and approved the plat. Of the 13 lots in this subdivision, Mr. Petersen's property is the largest. The other 12 lots range in size from 10,400 square feet to 12,500 square feet. Mr. Petersen's property measures 14,271 square feet on the plat. All other lots in the subdivision have houses erected on them. Only Mr. Petersen's property is undeveloped. The prop«>rty has been assessed for sewer and water and the following special assessments remain unpaid: $225.00 sewer plant charge; $375.00 SAC charge sewer and water; and $250.00 park dedication fee. -All special assessments will be paid if Mr. Petersen- is granted authority to build on the property. The only zoning requirement from which a variance is sought is the area and width requirement. Mr. Petersen's proposed dwelling will comply with all other requirements of the zoning code; e.g. setback and use requirements. Enclosed please find a survey of the property which includes a sketch of the dwelling and the position of the lake and alley. You will notice that the travelled portion of the alley encroaches on Mr. Petersen's property. This alley was inspcectd by Alan Olson. If the City feels that they need an easement for the alley, Mr. Petersen will grant them one. In determining whether to grant or deny the variance request, the Council should be concerned with the hardship on the property owner if the variance is denied, the uniqueness of the property, and the interests of the City. ^YOR'S REPORT >^etter - Douglas Klint Re: Gary Petersen 3545 Ivy Place (Continued)