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MINUTES ON THE REGUf.AR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 29, 1984. PAGE 6 #820 LONIE FISK Coller stated that granting the variances here could not be arbitrary and capricous. Coller stated that the above findings in the case cited above are extremely important and relevant to the Fisk case. Coller noted findings that are unique to this property which include the following: 1. Size and depth of the property. 2. Setback and character of the adjacent home. 3. Strict application of the ordinance would not result in a more suitable neighborhood for the neighbors. Garth Coller stated that the current development in the immediate area (Elm Street; Oak Street, Park Drive, and Park Lane), zero .are over the one acre requirement of the zoning district. Coller noted that zero are over 80-190 percent, one is between 60-80 percent, one is 40- 60 percent, one is between 20-40 percent. Coller stated teat on Oak Street there are 6 developed units, only one meets code requirements. Coller stated one is between 80-100 percent, two are between 60-30 percent, one is between 40-60 percent, and one is between 20-40 percent. Coller stated that on Park Lane theta are 16 units developed. Coller stated that zero are over the code requirements, two are between 80-100 percent, one is between 60-80 percent, four are between 60-80 percent, and eight are between 20-40 percent. Coller stated that in the same category as Fisk's lot, there are 126 units in the LR-1B zoning district in the same category. Coller noted there are 20 percent that are in the same category or worse than the Fisk application. Garth Coller introduced James Benschoof, traffic analysist, to give expert testimony on the affect of the traffic in the neighborhood if this lot was approved. Jim Benschoof, traffic analysist, stated that he has conducted a study of the traffic patterns in the neighborhood. Benschoof stated that 11 existing homes are served by Oak Street. Benschoof stated approximately 110 trips per day would be made on Oak Street. Benschoof stated that the Fisk home would create about 10 more trips per day on Oak Street. Benschoof stated that the intersection of Oak Street and CR 151 has the capacity to handle the additional trips of the Fisk dot and any other possible lots as well. Benschoof stated that they addressed the conditions on Oak Street where the lot would gain access as to the ability of that segment cf Oak Street and found that segment of the street will serve the lot effectively. Benschoof stated that there is adequate sight distance where the driveway would be located to effectively serve the Fisk lot. Benschoof stated that on an overall basis that the existing streets can effectively .i(:-:c,mmodate the additional traffic associate'! wi t'l t,)-