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Cicy of Orono -2-Srpteaher Z*), 1981 Wh«n new sonio^ ecerted end aeectngs were hold for public reepoaee, Che queecion wee raised about existing lots (2 - 140 ft.). We were iaforaed that it would aot affect existing lota and had nothing to worry about. I decided to sell a lot and found a buyer. That party (I was inforood) went to the City Rail CO get inforaation on building restrictions and code and waa inforwed that a perait would not be issued under any circuaataocea because of the lot aixe (1.2S acres). I was told that it would be a waste of tioe even to approach the Planning Board for approval. This was told to^e over the phone by Jdaai at the City Rail. It seaaa atrange that after a request by one Council to divide land to aaciafy the village and Council oenbers. to have stateaenta aade that existing lota would nor. be affected by new zoning codeot that now a buyer of a lot is Cold iaposoible to build on this lot in Orono. 1 would like to soil this lot. The buyer wants Co live in Orono but discouraged by the flat NO by the City for permit without any exceptions. X would like this settled so land can be sold. I have paid taxes on this land since 1949 and expenses to keep it clean. This aoounts to quite a suo of money and time. Then to hear it can't be used is quite a blow. You people of the Planning Comaittee, Council oeabera and Chose who work for the City work for the improveoent of Che City of Orono. We have land (lots) already plotted but do not aeec new codes. People want to buy in Orono to live here. These lots should be approved for building. New people develop more jobs - improvement brings more revenue for the City. This in Cura helps the City improve service to Che community. Let's not hinder progrens, let's get new citizens in Orono - Co move forward let's improve and develop what we have. Respectfully Ycurs, [IW--m- f " • V - r* • k. . ..-f-r*:-