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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,March 18,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2763 Clayt and Julie Tabor, Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated Staff did look at the history of ownership and the chronology of events that have affected <br /> this property. Gaffron stated to his knowledge the City has not granted variances to subdivide in cases <br /> similar to this and would be precedent setting if a lot area variance were granted to one of the lots. <br /> Mr. Tabor noted that this property is adjacent to 21 other properties that are substandard. <br /> Hawn commented that is somewhat of a compelling argument,but that the Planning Commission needs <br /> to follow the zoning guidelines for this area. <br /> Gaffron stated from a precedent setting standpoint,the Planning Commission needs to look at what was <br /> there prior to the zoning change in 1975 and what has been approved through a PUD. Gaffron stated he <br /> is doubtful you will find a lot within the two acre zone that wasn't either platted before the Code <br /> changed to two acre minimum or that isn't a PUD type development where the average lot size has to <br /> meet the standards. Gaffron stated to his knowledge of the City,this would be precedent setting <br /> because the majority of the rural lots have been there for quite some time. <br /> Fritzler commented it is also possible that someone could purchase the property and construct a <br /> residence that is not in conformance with the rest of the neighborhood. <br /> Hawn recommended the Applicants discuss this item with the City Council. <br /> Gaffron stated the Applicants could possibly find an adjacent property owner who would like to <br /> purchase some additional land and split that piece of property off and sell it to the interested buyer. <br /> Mr. Tabor stated in his opinion that is not likely to happen. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> (#14) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 25,2002,AND MARCH 11,2002 <br /> Berg indicated she attended the February 11th Council and has nothing to report <br /> Smith stated she attended the March 11th City Council meeting where the application regarding the <br /> vacation on Big Island was discussed. Smith indicated the City Council referred that application to the <br /> Park Commission for their input. <br /> Hawn inquired what progress is being made on the clean-up of Big Island,noting that it was suggested a <br /> couple of years ago to have a barge brought out there. Hawn recommended Staff follow pursue <br /> clean-up of the island. <br /> PAGE 18 <br />