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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 20,2000 <br />ft <br />bt- <br />A . <br />Hawn noted the lot width on Parcel A has been reduced from 147.21 down to 100 feet. <br />Hurr stated she did speak w ith Staff regarding that, noting she is not sure where the 147 feet <br />comes from. <br />Weinberger stated this width would be 147 feet, but technically the lot width is the narrower of <br />the two on Loma Linda. Weinberger stated there really has not been a change, but a propertj* <br />has gone ta.\ forfeit, which is no longer part of the property. Weinberger stated the dimensions <br />have not changed but merely where the front property line is being cc .sidered. <br />Lindqui;'. stated he would be in favor of the vacation if the setback remau'-i the same. <br />Hurr inquired what setback they would have with the vacation. <br />Weinberger stated they would have a 50 foot setback. <br />Hurr commented they would have a 50 foot setback but would be entitled to plant trees in that <br />area. <br />Lindquist stated once the alley is vacated, it becomes their propertj'. <br />Weinberger stated currently they have a 35 foot setback. <br />Lindquist stated they can either vote on it tonight or table the application. <br />Hurr stated the Planning Commission could vote on the vacation, with a condition of approval <br />being a 50 foot setback. <br />Hawn commented the Applicant could request the City Council to reduce the setback. <br />Hurr commented in her view the Planning Commission is limiting an already small lot by <br />increas'mg the setback. Hurr stated the intent with the vacation was to increase the size of the <br />lots. <br />Lindquist stated Ute Plaiming Commission has a responsibilitv' to maintain the neighbor’s sight <br />lines. <br />Hurr stated the 50 foot setback will restrict this lot by limiting the buildable area. <br />Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of Application #263412635, <br />PAGE 19