Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 9/12/1988

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City of Orono -2- September 29, 1981 When new zoning started and meetings were held for public response, the question was raised about existing lots (2 - 140 ft.). We were informed that it would not affect existing lots and had nothing to worry about. I decided to sell a lot and found a buyer. That party (I was informed) vent to the City Mall to get information on building restrictions and code and was informed that a permit would not be issued under any circumstances because of the lot size (1.25 acres). I was told that it would be a waste of time even to epprosch the Planning Board for approval. This was told to as over the phone by JMAJ at the City Mall. It s**ss strange that after a request by one Council to divide land to satisfy the '►illoge and Council members, to have statements sad* that existing lots would not be affected by new soning codes, that now a buyer of a vot is told impossible to build on this lot in Orono. I would like to sell this lot. The buyer wants to live in Orono but discouraged by the flat NO by the City for permit without any exceptions. I 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 amounts to quite a sum of money and time. Then to hear it can't be used is quite a blow. You people of the Planning Committee, Council members and those who work for the City work for the improvement of the City of Orono. We have land (lots) already plotted but do not meet 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 mere revenue for the City. This in turn helrs the City improve service to the community. Let's not hinder progre:im, let's get new citizens in Orono - to move forward let's improve and develop what we have. Respectfully Ycurs,