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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD MAY 24, 1993 <br />ZONING FILE #1811 - CONT. <br />Kelley asked the applicant his hardship. <br />Remien said he purchased tf'e parcel as a buildable lot and if <br />combined he would suffer a suostantial loss. He stated he purchased <br />the parcel for $80,000 and intends to selI for $92,000, but wlI I <br />not realize a fnanclal gain as he must pay the realtor fees, <br />attorney fees and has paid taxes on the parcel. He felt the <br />hardship is that there is no additional property to combine to this <br />property to make it conforming, but added it does contain the <br />necessary spuare footage. He said he has maintained the vacant <br />parcel, but has viewed it as completely independent from is <br />homestead parcel. <br />Mayor Callahan asked the applicant If he had opposed the previous <br />variance request. <br />Remien replied his former wife opposed the variance In 1987, and <br />In fact, she was not listed as a property owner at the time. In <br />final resolve, he purchased the property after the variance <br />approval with the intent to maintain or sell as a buildable lot. <br />Hurr clarified that he receives two separate tax statements. <br />Remien stated that is correct. <br />Hurr asked about the narrowest developed prope»*ty In the area. <br />Bachman noted the staff report indicates this parcel Is 5’ narrower <br />than the next smallest developed property. <br />Gaffron clarified that the two parcels next to this property are <br />also 55’ wide, out there are no lots narrower than this property. <br />Dotzenroth stated there are no lots narrower than this property, <br />and requested Council to again consider the environmental impacts. <br />Jabbour repiled that the vacant parcel could contain hardcover even <br />If combtned with the adjacent parcel. <br />Dave Truax, Remien’s realtor, disagreed with the position held by <br />Hare that the values in the area will be reduced. He stated both <br />the Remiens and the Bielkes enjoy the benefits of the vacant <br />parceI.