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.iDLUED ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 17, 1977 Page 11 <br />m <br />.hts of the City and the problems of obtaining <br />.ear title, Mr. Petersen cannot afford an <br />idditional $10,000 plus for this land or the <br />additional time before he can get clear title. <br />This property is not readily available now and <br />may never be available for purchase. <br />GARY PETERSEN <br />3545 Ivy Place <br />(Continued) <br />AS'stated earlier, the property had been platted <br />over 80 years before the zoning restrictions <br />were adopted. The property is the largest lot <br />in the subdivision and is the only lot which is <br />not developed. Prior to 1976, Mr. Petersen s <br />predecessor in title could have built a house on <br />the property and there would have been no <br />restrictions in the sale of the dwelling and <br />land to Mr. Petersen. Should Mr. Petersen <br />be penalized for the failure of his predecessor <br />in title to build on the property? <br />The uniqueness of the property is also demonstrated <br />by the fact that the property has been assessed <br />for sewer and water. Implicit in w assessment <br />roent is invalid. <br />of the community and the City's planning oDectives. <br />The welfare of the community can only be enhanced <br />by allowing Mr. Petersen his variance. To deny <br />special assessments would be unpaid. If the variance <br />pro%?tr«nd' the^taiei”and°speciSl''aM would <br />the house Mr. Petersen plans to build on the property <br />is a quality house which would increase the property <br />value of the surrounding lots. <br />sewer and water are in, there would be no pollution <br />s? rc'tr?h. <br />fiiceralong thi^alley’T^Mr’^ Petersen has <br />several of the neighboring property owners and none <br />have expressed, any concern or ojections about his <br />proposed house.(Continued)