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MINUTES OF TI IE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1997 <br />Bessesen said he had presumed the property was zoned for duplexes when the purchase <br />agreement was written. He found out differently when the property was surveyed. <br />Bessesen said the plans call for duplexes at a value of $350,000-5400,000 for each side. <br />He did have a concern with the gas station nearby but had a Phase I EIS conducted, which <br />showed no problems. He *’ en found that the permitted use was for single family site but <br />with the outlot as noted. Bessesen said the Kelly Avenue Association owns property all <br />around u^e subject and is concerned with that. "Tie outlot is virtually landlocked and <br />could result in a single family purpose being denied. If the outlot was eliminated, he <br />would prefer to build a single family residence. The townhomes would accommodate <br />other associations. <br />Bessesen said he represents the owner. Bradley Hoyt. He would like the opportunity to <br />work out any problems if possible to improve Kelly Avenue. <br />Stoddard said he appreciates Staffs initiative in extending the zone to 400'. He believes it <br />will affect four lots, two of w hich have sold for over $1,000,000. He does not believe it <br />would be a good idea to change the zoning in order to change these lots. Stoddard said <br />the outlot has presented a problem for perspective buyers of the property. H? believes <br />single family housing is preferable in the neighborhood. He s^’d consideration could be <br />given to change the zoning for the one lot. Bessesen responded that State law does not <br />allow this to occur. <br />Bessesen noted the rights of the tow nliome owners regarding the outlot and would like to <br />be able to build another. He indicated that Ho>1 has listed his home for sale and plans on <br />living in one of the units.