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Zoning File #990 <br />November 13, 1985 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br />A further criteria to consider is how do the lots in question fit into <br />the neighborhood as far as lot size. Given a radius of 1/2 mile from <br />Ferrell's property, 39 developed lots are 2 acres or more, 13 are 1.25 to 2 <br />acres, 23 are .75-1.25 acres, and 11 are less than .75 acre. (These <br />increments were picked so that the Ferrell lots could be categorized in one <br />group.) (Note that the Stubbs Bay Study Area, where sewer is contemplated <br />to serve Eastlake Street, Tonka Avenue, and Crestview Avenue, was excluded <br />although it is within the 1/2 mile ra-dius. Those 38 or so houses are on <br />lots averaging 1/2 acre or less.) It is clear to see that in Orono's two <br />acre zone north and east of Stubbs Bay, the majority of existing lots are <br />less than two acres. In general terms, the existing density and lot sizes <br />are detrimental to our long-term program of development without City <br />sewers. Additional houses on relatively small lots will not help that <br />situation. <br />Recall that the Alden Anderson application to allow a second building <br />site on adjacent properties totaling 3.5 acres, was in effect turned down a <br />few years ago. <br />Are there nny circumstances or hardships in the Ferrell application <br />that justify a recommendation of approval?