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All lots located on the north side of Chippewa Lane are between 1 and 2 acres and only 1 of the 7 lots has frontage of 300'. Lot Width Variance: Because the larger lot would result in less than 300' of frontage along Chippewa Lane a variance is required for lot width. The property is a legal conforming lot for lot area and lot width prior to subdivision. The only lot on the south side of the Chippewa Lane that is non-conforming is the 4265 lot. Primary Issues for Discussion: 1. 2. 3. Orono has approved lot line rearrangements in the past. In most cases when lots did not meet the minimum lot size requirements and the subdivision was approved the properties had existed as two residential sites in the past. The proposed lot line rearrangement does not increase the density between the two lots. Under the existing zoning no future subdivision is possible. Technically, the lot would require a variance for lot width since the lot would become substandard. The lot line rearrangement results in the 4355 lot being reduced in lot width to less than 300'. This is significant because as the lot exists it is a conforming lot (lot area and lot width). The Subdivision Code does not address creating lots with walkways to access public land. Proposed is to provide a 10' wide walking access to the Luce Line Trail for the 4265 lot. Planning Commission Options for Action: 1.Approval of variances based on the Statement of Hardship. 2.Denial of variances, stating reasons. 3.Table, requesting further information and provide direction to the applicant. 4.Other Action. Thomis ind Kathleen McCaffrey Fred and Joyce Shemanek 4265 and 4355 Chippewa Lane Subdivision of a Lot Line Rearrangement \fay 15, 2000 pagt-3