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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 <br />(#12 - #2296 Robert Bredeson - Continued) <br />Lindquist indicated that the size of the lot is key to whether the lot is buildable. Bredeson <br />noted that homes have been built on 45* wide lots. Smith referenced information provided <br />regarding variances received for properties in the neighborhood and the pattern of lots <br />approved for building. She questioned how this chart factors into today. Bressler said <br />there were not many changes. Lindquist noted the subject lot is only 7600 s.f. Van <br />Zomeren informed the Commission that the study is from the years 1980-1987, which <br />shows a substantial difterence in the year built. Bredeson said there were lots on the west <br />side with only 60' of frontage. Lindquist agreed but noted that when review is of lots that <br />have been approved for building, some lots \\ ere found too small on which to build a <br />house. Bredeson said homes have been built, but Smith countered that the homes are not <br />being built today. <br />Schroeder referenced the memo from C: y Attorney Barrett regarding this issue. If <br />variances were denied, it would not be considered a "taking" and the property owner <br />would still derive use of the property without building on it. It was explained to the <br />applicant what is a "taking". <br />Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to deny Application #2296 based on the number of <br />variances necessary, the minimal size of the lot, the lack of a sewer assessment, and the <br />City Attorney's memorandum stating that it would not be a taking if denied. <br />Bredeson questioned what would be allowed. Smith suggested that perhaps the adjacent <br />properties would be interested in purchasing the land. Bredeson said he felt the proposal <br />would improve the area. Schroeder noted this presented a difficult situation, and given the <br />size, history, and number of variances needed, he viewed the property as being <br />unbuildable. Schroeder felt the City would take the view that building on the property <br />would not be an improvement because of its small size. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />(#13) #2319 RON LAUER, 1040 TONKAWA ROAD - Variances for hardcover to <br />remove an existing residence and construct a new residence - 9:58-10:22 p.m. <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />The Applicants were represented by Builder, Ron Lauer, and Architect, Bruce Schmidt.