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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 22, 1994 • ( #2) #1905 JOHN POWERS /KEN HOPKINS - 75/85 FERNDALE GREEN - CONTINUED John Powers stated he is the owner of Lot 7, and Parcel C has functioned as his back yard for some time now, and he wishes to have the legal right to control it. Chairman Schroeder noted that the need for the wedge no longer exists, and he had no problem with the proposal. Mabusth read Resolutions previously approved by the City and the City Council Minutes of 2/11/91 referring to this property. She felt that the City Council was looking at maintaining the 2 acre minimum and the rural character despite the availability of sewer and water. Mr. Berg stated that for the present Mr. Powers intends to attach all three parcels to his lot pending the decision by his neighbors regarding whether they are interested in purchasing the parcels adjacent to their lots. He noted that the parcels are too small to be developed individually, and their only purpose can be to either increase the lot area of the adjacent lots or be deeded back to the Country Club or remain as they are in their present state. Chairman Schroeder commented this appeared to be a straightforward proposal and the 2 acre requirement is maintained after receipt of credit for the wetland. Discussion ensued regarding the possible future for Parcels A and B. Mr. Berg stated that the property was Torrens property and they had created legal descriptions that were acceptable and will have all three parcels certified as metes and bounds parcels and attached to Mr. Powers property or the neighbors' properties, depending on their decision regarding purchase. He noted that he doubted the Country Club would be interested in purchasing Parcels And B but would probably accept it as a gift. He stated they have no intention of transferring title of Parcel B without first conveying Parcel A, to avoid having no access to Parcel C. He stated the parcels cannot be developed because of restrictive covenants. Schroeder moved, Rowlette seconded, to approve #1905 Subdivision of a Lot Line Rearrangement for John Powers /Ken Hopkins, 75/85 Ferndale Green, noting that Lot 2 will still be over 2 acres in area. She noted that the resolution should permit or encourage the contiguous landowners to have the option to purchase these parcels, but the property cannot be sold to anyone else. Also, Parcel B cannot be sold until Parcel A is sold, or both can be sold together. 6 ayes, 0 nays. 4