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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 1985. PAGE 14 #929 RAHN Lyle Rahn sated yes he has used the structure as a guest house (Cont.) for 10 years. Rovegno moved. Sime seconded, to table the Lyle Rahn application until staff can research the history of this matter and get legal counsel regarding this matter. Motion, Ayes (7), Nays (0). #930 JIM SHAVER 1080 FERNDP.LE ROAD WEST VARIANCES PUBLIC HEARING 10:20 - 10:27 PM Chairman Callahan called for the public hearing at. 10:20 p.m. concerning Shaver's variance application. Zoning Adminis- trator. Mabusth noted the certificate Df mailing and the affidavit of publication. Jim Shaver was present. Jim Thomson was present representing Alan McDowell at 905 Ferndale Road West and R.C. Bagley of 1105 Ferndale Road West. There was no one else present from the audience for this public hearing. Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained that the applicant seeks a rear setback variance to construct a new home. MaL,isth noted that sewer is available to the property. Mabusth noted that this is a very limited building envelope. Jim Shaver noted that he discussed his proposal with the most affected property owner (Lowry) and the owner had nothing negative to say about proposal and does not object to proposal. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron confirmed that Mr. Lowry visited the office and affirmed his approval of the application. Jim Thomson was present to note the McDc ael l' s and Bagley' s objection to this variance proposal. Thomson noted that the applicant purchase the property in July, 1981 and a letter was written to the applicant in May, 1981, confirming that a home could be built without a variance. Thomson noted that the applicant has not demonstrated any type of hardship for the granting of the variance. Thomson noted that this house obviously is more marketable but this is not a valid hardship. Thomson noted that the applicant was made aware of the limitations of the lott when he purchased the lot. Jim Shaver stated that this is a very modest house plan (in consideration of surrounding neighborhood). Shaver noted the total square feet of the proposed Nome is 3,600. Chairman Callahan stated that. the letter the applicant received was in error. Callahan noted for the record that the property owner objecting to the proposal lives across the road and this is a rear setback variance. Callahan noted that the owner objecting is not the most affected property Owner. Callahan closed the public hearing at 10:27 p.m.