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minutes of the orono planning commission meeting HELD APRIL 19, 1993 ZONING FILE #1811 - CONT. It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Cohen, to recommend approval of Application #1811 for C. Jack Remien, 3237 Casco Circle, approving lot area and width variances to construct a new residence. Johnson said he respects the position of all involved and could not support the request as he felt the property should be combined with Lot 19 as one condition for approval is that no additional land is available. Bellows felt that was an Incorrect Interpretation of the code. Mabusth noted the code specifically states that substandard whether in single separate or commonly owned, are to be judged on their own merits. The finding that no additional land Is available was validated during the variance review because at the time tne lot was not owned in common with adjacent lots. Peterson felt approval requires too many variances. Schroeder questioned why the neighbors did not buy the parcel. Mrs. Blelke stated they were unaware that It was for sale until too I ate. Jay and Gay Richards, 3243 Casco Circle, stated they were 9'^®” Impression that Remien purchased the parcel for use in conjunction with Lot 19. He said the only reason why the City variance In the past was because It had been taxed as bulldable, and an attorney owned it at the time and the City did not want to be brought into legal action. Bellows felt that issue was not pertinent. Vote: Ayes 3, nays 2. Johnson and Peterson voted nay. (#11) #1812 THOMAS PATRICK GOODYEAR, 712 TONKAWA ROAD VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 8:40 - 9:05 P.M. The Affidavit of PubIication and Certificate of Mai Iing were noted. Mr. Goodyear was present. Mabusth reviewed the applicants request to add a second story to the existing residence, including the into the right side yard to square off ^,^®^ applicant also proposes alterations to the existing boat