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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 149 2000 �J ( #2540 Bradley Hoyt, continued) Barrett stated a public hearing had been scheduled with the Planning Commission on January 19, 2000. Neither Mr. Hoyt nor representatives on his behalf appeared at the January 191 public hearing. Mr. Sheridan stated Mr. Hoyt is prepared to submit a complete application to present at the February 28, 2000 meeting of the Council. Mayor Jabbour stated a new public hearing with the Planning Commission may be required. Barrett stated a public hearing would be required to review the variance request. Kelley stated the earliest this item could potentially return to the City Council would be the last meeting in March. Mr. Sheridan stated he would be willing to draft a letter to extend the deadline to permit time to proceed with the variance request. Kelley moved, and Peterson seconded, to continue this item to 5A. • Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 5. 42550 Charles Van Eeckhout, 120 Brown Road South - Subdivision for Planned Residential Development Mr. Van Eeckhout was present with representative John Bergh of Loucks and Associates. Weinberger explained the issue facing this application was that the dry buildable acreage available totaled 13.7 acres where 14 acres are required for 7 lots. As planned, the subdivision did not meet city requirements of 2 acres per lot. The Planning Commission recommended denying the application based on the total dry buildable not meeting the minimum requirement of 2 acres dry buildable per lot in the RR1B zoning district. Kellogg stated that no trail or sidewalk was planned with the recommended 50 foot road width. Sansevere asked if the applicant had considered a reduction to 6 lots. Van Eeckhout responded that he would prefer 7 lots and felt that would be attainable once soil borings were done in the spring. 40 4