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MINUTP5 01•' '1'111: REGUTAR ORONO COUNCIL, MEETING HELD UECEMIjFR 10, 1984 PAGE 9 Glenn Troberg, Johnstone's attorney, noted the Smith variance application which seta precedent when Council approved it on March 15, 1984, which is identical. to this with the following findings: 1. No other land zvai Table. Troberg noted that in the Johnstone's case there is no lard 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. Troberg stated that the Johnstone's property is 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 :n 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 the public health, safety and welfare. 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 st--.ited that the Johnstone application fits right in with the existing neighborhood. Councilmember Grabek :oved, Mayor Butler seconded, to approve avariance for Barth/Johnstone and direct staff to draft a resolution of approval incorporating the following findings: 1. The proposal canmeet. all hardcover requirements of the LR-lC zoning district. 2. All setback 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.