Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 9/12/1988

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MI1'UTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 15, 1985 PAG 3 #895 T.M. CROSBY a"Q V Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. PID 11-117-23 32 0004 and northern portion of rearranged PID 11-117-23 32 0005 to be combined with Crosby homestead lot. 2. PID 11-117-23 32 0006 and southern portion of rearranged PID 11-117-23 32 0005 to be legally combined for tax purposes. 3. All future construction on undeveloped lot that involves the alteration of flood plain fringe areas must be reviewed and approved by the DNR before a buiIdina permit can be issued by the City of Orono. 4. Tested septic site area on undeveloped lot must be staked and protected prior to construction. Motion, Ayes (6), Nays (0). #903 WARD FERRELL 3405 WATERTOWN ROAD REQUEST TO CONFIRM INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE PUBLIC HEARING 8:10-8:49 PM and and Mary Ferrell were present. Chairman Callahan announced that now was the time and place for the public hegring to be held concerning Ward Ferrell's application to confirm the staff's interpretation of the zoning code. There was no one present from the public for this application. A:,.istant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted the certificate of mailing and the affidavit of publication. Ward Ferrell explained that in 1948 they bought the property on Watertown Road. Ferrell stated that in 1958 they decided to divide the property to build a new home. Ferrell stated that he was informed by staff at that time that he had to appear before the Council. Ferrell stated that everyone agreed on the Council, except one person. Ferrell stated that this property was divided at the previous Mayor's ( Herb Ross) request. Ferrell agreed and he met the zoning at that time and noted that he could have had 5 lots but chose four lots to make bigger lots. Ferrell explained that the surrounding lots are all the same size. Ferrell stated that the zoning has since changed. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron reviewed wi-=h the Planning Commission that in 1967 this area was zoned 1 acre. Gaffron stated that from 1967-1975, Ferrell co-ild have built on those lots without variances. Gaffron noted t:)at in 1975 the area was rezoned to 2 acre. Gaffron explained that in a similar case on Shoreline Drive, the Council denied the „nJ applicant the variances giving the City a clear policy in the common ownership issue within the rural areas of Orono. Gaffron reviewed with the Planning Commission the tax hi ctnry of thrn nrnnntv