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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 22, 2002 7:00 o'clock p.m. (#02-2749 Thomas Egan, Continued) Gaffron inquired whether the City should request that an easement be granted by the property owner to the other residents of the Island. Nygard stated that would solve the situation. Peterson commented she would be uncomfortable requesting an easement. Egan stated to gain access to those properties you would use Lakeland Avenue. Egan stated they are not asking to vacate any portions of Lakeland but are asking to vacate a portion of an interior roadway that is not currently being used. Egan stated another access that is currently being used is Massasoit A venue. Egan stated the vacation will not affect access to any of the interior properties but would help free up the title to his property. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Nygard Opposed. (#6) #02-2762 TIMOTHY AND MARY SWEEZO, 4480 WATERTOWN ROAD -VARIANCES- ~ION NO. 4791 Timothy an ary Sweezo, Applicants, were present. Weinberger stated tli pplicants are requesting several variances that would all existing house and cons tion of a new three-bedroom residence on the pro rty. The current house was constructed in approxim ly 1900. The entire property consists of proximately four acres, with two-thirds of the property consis · of wetlands. The property is lo ed in the RR-IA zoning district, which has a minimum lot size of five res, a front setback of 10 eet, and a side setback of 50 feet. Weinberger stated there are a number of acce as a hobby farm. Weinberger stated the applicants are proposi O a one story, ee-bedroom residence, two car attached garage, which would be built partially w~ the front setback, feet where 100 feet is required. The residence would also be located 42 f¢'from the side property line ere 50 feet are required. The applicants are requesting a num~of the accessory buildings remain o he property during the construction phase, which re51<t1fres a variance. · / ,,,,/ The Planning Cornmi.ss·i6~ recommended, on a vote of 4 to 3, approval of the applic on. indicated the builsfifig site is limited due to the location of the accessory structures, the 1, and the sewer. The ag1'}11Cants have indicated in their view this location is the best place for the new sidence, with adequ;i..rf! screening in the front from Watertown Road. The Planning Commission also furt r found the actuar'6uilding portion of this property is just under 1.5 acres. Weinberger noted that if this pr~perty wer~)t5cated in a two acre zoning district, it would meet all the required setbacks. / ,,/ PAGES