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ffIHUTBS OF tBB PLAHHISG COIOIISSIOII NSmiSe J^OGOST 15, 1988 Z0HIH6 FILE #1310 COMTIlfaBD project beginning. Mr. Eisinger stated that he did not think traffic would be a problem. Kelley stated that there should be additional signage on Highway 12, and/or perhaps an additional passing lane installed. There were no comments from the public regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Cohen, to table #1310. Motion, Ayes*5, Johnson«Nay. Motion passed. #1321 TOM HAISLET 950 OLD CRYSTAL BAT ROAD HORTH CLASS III PRBLIMHIARY SUBDIVISIOH PUBLIC HBARIN6 7:45 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Applicant was present for this matter. Applicant explained that the School District could not do anything further with regard to purchasing the parcel as a whole. In order for the School District to acquire this property, it was necessary to break the parcel into four lots which could be acquired one lot at a time. It is their intention to purchase Lot A this year and purchase the remaining Lots before the contract expired. Other municipalities have done "an administrative split”, which means the parcel is not really subdivided in light of it eventually being purchased as a whole. Kelley asked why applicant did not proceed in this manner. Mabusth explained that the School District could not create any kind of a lease or contract to transfer land unless it was done through a division, per Orono subdivision regulations. Haislet noted the School District could not enter into a longterm investment, which would be required if the parcel was purchased as 'a whole, but rather must be able to liquidate the property quickly should the School District require any additional funds. Cohen asked applicant what would happen should the School District not purchase the property. Bellows stated that she would be leary to grant the School District this type of a subdivision, when they had recently failed to follow through on a similar matter. Mr. Haislet said that the School District would be in default of the contract as stated if they should fall to fully comply. Cohen asked whether the purchase agreement pertained to the entire parcel. Mr. Haislet said that the purchase agreement required that the first lot be sold to the School District, and the remaining Lots be leased at a set price and acquired at a time when the School District had the funding available. Cohen wanted to see the purchase agreement. Applicant stated that the purchase agreement is being negotiated between the attorneys for the sellers and the School District.