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MINUTES ON THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 20, 1985. PAGE 12 TIPTON CORPORATION 1290 L.YMAN AVENUE. VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 8:49 - 9:15 PM Mike Sjeklocha of 1424 Baldur Park Road was present to represent Tipton Corporation. Chairman Callahan called for the public hearing concerning Tipton's variance application to construct a new residence on Lyman Avenue. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted the certificate of mailing and the affidavit of publication. Marc & Tracy Whitehead of 1220 Lyman Avenue were present from the audience for this application. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that Tipton Corporation plans to remove existing house and detached garage and sheds from site and build a new residence. Gaffron noted that the proposed house appears to meet the required front, rear and side setbacks. Gaffron noted his concern that the primary drainfield site will not meet minimum setbacks from the house, and the alternate site is not realistically capable of containing the 1,200 sf drainfield required while maintaining safe setbacks from foundations walls. Marc Whitehead of 1220 Lyman Avenue stated that there is no question that the existing buildings on the property are an eye sore, but that the size of the home proposed is too large. Whitehead stated that he thought the lot size was approximately 1 .8 acres ( closer to 2 acres) , but just found out tonight that it is 1.3 acres. Whitehead noted that he was also surprised that Tipton has already made their proposal to the City, since he and Tipton representatives had conversations relating to trading and/or buying of the lot last year. Whitehead asked to have the issue decided regarding if the driveway was to be a private driveway or vacated roadway. Sime asked Whitehead if he would be wi l ling to sell some of his acreage so that Tipton could combine it with their 1 . 3 acres. March Whitehead of 1220 Lyman Avenue stated that he might be wi l ling to sell some land, but he doesn't know how much land he has now. Whitehead noted if Tipton is willing to go to the expense of surveying his land to find out exactly how much acreage he owns, he might be willing to sc.l. Whitehead noted that he hasn't had time to investigate and see what his options would be in the future if he sold some land to Tipton. Whitehead stated that the neighbors are concerned that the building will sit. too high on the site and ask that the building be lowered so as not to be too conspiciou:,-. Whitehead asked that the City enforce the 2 acre minimum and that approving this variance for 1.3 acres could scat a precedent.