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r- r\. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 17, 2000 inquired whether it would be possible to waive the park dedication fee since the> currently have almost a one-half acre of a conservation easement dedicated to the City. Weinberger stated the park dedication fees are a result of the existing land and are required on each new lot created. Weinberger noted the City Council makes the final determination on whether the park dedication fee can be waived. Currently City Ordinance requires tliat a park dedication fee be paid on every new lot created. Graham indicated he has no further comments regarding his application, There were no public comments regarding this application. Smith inquired whether an outlot for this subdivision should be created to deal with the issues relating to the shared driveway. Gaffron stated the City typically \ 'll request an outlot be created in the situation of a baek lot/front lot situation. Gaffron stated the City has many shared driveways at the present time. Stoddard commented it was his understanding the City was attempting to keep away from easements and request outlets. Stoddard noted this property consists of 5.1 acres, which may not leave enough room for the creation of an outlot. Gaffron stated the City tvpically docs not require an outlot on a shared driveway serving two residences, but tends to look at it differently if there are more houses being serviced bv the drive wav. Stoddard stated that keeping the existing building may need to be reviewed further prior to approval. Lindquist inquired whether the two lots would be kept combined for ta.\ purposes. Graham stated he would like to keep them combined. Weinberger indicated once they are subdivided, they become two separate tax parcels. Weinberger stated in a Class I t\pe subdivision, which would allow two conforming lots to be PAGE 13