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MINUTES 01' THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL. MEETING Iili1.0 DECE'MIIEP 10, 1984 PAGE 9 Glenn Troberg, Johnstone's attorney, noted the Smith variance applica'ion which set a precedent when Counci 1 approved it on March 15, 1984, which is identical to this with the following findinqs: 1. No other land available. Troberg noted that in the Johnstone's case :here is no land available. 2. Lots were developed on both sides of the property. Troberg noted this is the same in the Johnstone's case. 3. Property was served with sewer and water. Troberq stated that the Johnstone's property i s served with sewer and water. 4. Proposed house and improvements can be constructed without the need for additional variances. Troberg stated that this is the case with the Johnstone's application. 5. Applicant purchased the property not knowing the existing ordinances. Troberg noted that in the Johnstone's case, the applicant had the property a long time before the existing ordinances were adopted. 6. Granting a variance would have no negative affect to "he public health, safety and wet fare. Troberg stated that here the Johnstone's application would have no negative affect on the public health, safety, and welfare. 7. Granting a variance would be consistent with the area. Troberg stated that the Johnstone application fits right in with the existing neighborhood. Councilmember Grab:?k moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to app�oveavariancPfor Barth/Johnstone and direct staff to draft a resu,lution of approval incorporating the following findings: 1. The proposal can meet all hardcover requirements of the LR-lC zoning district. 2. All setha(.k requirements for the new lot can be met. 3. From the tax record it appears that the lot has been valued and assessed as a separate lot, not incrementally as part of the adjacent property. 4. The applicant has owned the property since before the current zoning went into effect.