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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday,January 17, 2001 <br /> • <br /> ROLL <br /> The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: <br /> Acting Chair Daniel Kluth, Commissioner Janice Berg,Alternate Commissioners Jeanne Mabusth <br /> and Maureen Bellows. The following represented City Staff: Senior Planning Coordinator <br /> Mike Gaffron,Zoning Administrator Paul Weinberger,Assistant Zoning Administrator Wendy <br /> Bottenberg, and Recorder Jackie Young. City Council Representatives Jay Nygard and <br /> Bob Sansevere were present. <br /> Acting Chair Kluth called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> (#1) #2646 JOHN ADAMS AND CLEA ALTMAN, 4245 CHIPPEWA LANE, <br /> VARIANCE,6:31 p.m.—6:35 p.m. <br /> John Adams and Clea Altman, Applicants, were present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants are requesting a lot area variance to construct a new <br /> residence on the lot. The existing residence that was constructed in the early 1960s and an <br /> accessory building were removed per a demolition permit issued in June, 2000. The lot is <br /> approximately 4.89 acres, with the minimum lot area requirement being 5 acres. A lot area <br /> variance is required to construct a new residence. <br /> Bottenberg stated this is an existing lot which was platted prior to current zoning standards, <br /> with no additional land being available to meet the zoning standards. <br /> City Staff recommends approval of a lot area variance. <br /> Adams commented they are in the process of combining two families and are in need of a <br /> larger house to accommodate more children. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Bellows inquired whether the house was on the property at the time the lot was purchased. <br /> Adams stated he bought the property after the house had been removed. <br /> Bellows inquired whether he knew at the time of purchase that this area was zoned five acres. <br /> Adams stated he was aware of that fact,but figured since it was close to five acres, it would not be a <br /> problem to obtain a variance. <br /> Mabusth moved, Bellows seconded,to recommend approval of Application #2646, <br /> John Adams and Clea Altman,4245 Chippewa Lane, granting of a lot area variance in <br /> order to construct a new residence on the lot. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 1. <br />