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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 1995 (#12 - #2087 Minnegasco - Continued) There were no public comments. Lindquist moved, Hatvn seconded, to approve Application «087 as V condton that if the lease if not renetved. the vaporizer could not remam^ “ '5 the lease with the landowner is being renewed on a year-by-v ear basis, o •. Nays 0. (#13) #20*9 RICHARD MILLER. 4520 WATERTOWN ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING -11:07-11:15 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidaxi: of Publication were noted The Applicant was present. Gartron repotted that the application is for lot area and width variances for the existing lot SinTeTacre zone The property conststs of 30 acre dry 2 9 acre wed^ a total of 6 5 acres. A 28»/o lot area variances would be required. The width parallel the front lot width is 4»'o short at 287* where 300' is required. Gafifron noted the ? acre zoning was created in 1975 when a majonty of the residents indicated they * acre zoning to maintain the large lot sizes. Gaflfon said there are very few small vacant lots in this zone The property in question of 3-1/2 acres is unique according to Gaffron. It has not been built on MiUer has owned the property since 1972 The buildable envelope requ.res a IW front setback, a 50’ side setback, and 26' setback from any wetlands. The dmeway would come from CoRd 6 Septic testing has been done, and a site is available for a 5 bedroom home. Gatfron pointed out the likely building site. Gaffron questioned if the City does not grant the variances, does the owner have any reasonable use of the propeny. He noted that the assessor has given the propeny a lower value compared to buildable lots Miller has paid S5.000 m ta.xes over *.0 years. r-qffrnn asked if constructine a residence on this 3-1/2 acres dry buildable (6.5 acre total) bttould change the characier of the neighborhood, Gaffron consented that when the owner bought the property, the property conformed to the wde of 1 acre zoning. Miller noted he is considering building on or selling the lot, and when the vanance is approved, may cause the taxes to increase. rcerson commented that the codes do change but noted the uniqueness of this property. Miller said the homes and lots going towards CoRd 6 and Hwy 12 from his property are smaller. i • - - W. .