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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17,1997 The legal non-conforming use status could be reestablished on the lot of record if setbacks are met and added to tlie code but Van Zomeren said she is unsure how it would affect other lots. Hawn asked what would take longer, the 400' text amendment or determining location for duplexes. Van Zomeren said the problem lies with spot zoning not being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She is reluctant m do this with the upcoming changes regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Stoddard noted the neighbors comments that were made regarding the legal nnn- conforming use, zoning for the neighborhood, and the blighted site. He felt the outcome is dependent on the applicant. He suggested the applicant speak with the neighbors regarding changing the outlot and then construct a single family home, which he felt would be the best solution for both the City and the neighborhood. However, Stoddard said the issue before the Commission is to determine if a duplex would fit in with the neighborhood. Stoddard moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2314 approving a duplex at that address due to the existing legal non-conforming use and change the zoning to establish the legal use provided no otlier variances are required on the construction.5 Lindquist questioned whether this can be done. Van Zomeren said it would be an amendment to another section of the zoning code but there is no language to that effect. She indicated this cannot be drafted without r^notif^ ing the public. Van Zomeren said a text amendment can be broadly done. This motioii would require the application to be