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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 12, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. #06 -3196 PAT McNA UGHTOXIED WARD HAMM,1391 FOX STREET, 1401 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) Murphy inquired whether McNaughton intends to purchase the Hamm property. McNaughton stated it is his intent to purchase the Hamm property. Murphy commented that there appears to be a number of issues with this application and inquired why it is being labeled a lot line rearrangement. Murphy noted the lot lines would disappear if this application is approved. Gaffron stated the lots are essentially combined and the owner receives one tax statement for the different lots. Gaffron commented this is considered a lot line rearrangement since these lots were legally combined and the old lot line is being relocated. Gaffron stated this is also considered a plat because it involves an outlot and the City's code does not allow an outlot to be used for anything other than what it was originally designed for. In 1992, it was Staff's recommendation that Outlot A remain separate and be designated for future acquisition by one of the adjacent property owners. Gaffron stated by the time the plat was approved, the lot line had moved further west to allow for greater flexibility for the garage and the Council approved a lot that was less than two acres. Gaffron stated from Staff's perspective it was likely that there would be a house on this lot, noting that the lot was assessed for city sewer and water and that it is bigger in size than some of the other lots in the area. Gaffron stated in his view the density standards established in the comprehensive plan are met. McMillan inquired whether some gravel has been added along with a dock on the outlot. McNaughton stated there has never been a dock on the lot and that any work that has been completed on the property has been done with the approval of the city. McNaughton commented he has attempted to keep the lines of communication open with the neighbors and that they had the same opportunity to purchase the property as he did. McNaughton stated the neighbors have enjoyed having a vacant lot next to them for a number of years and that they are not very receptive to the change. McNaughton noted he has had to deal with a fence that is located ten feet onto his property. Sansevere stated the Council always likes the applicants to work with the neighbors and that the Council does take into account the concerns raised by them. Sansevere commented he would like to hear from the neighbors tonight but that it appears this might be a situation where the neighbors are simply opposed to the construction of a house on this lot. Kevin Kokesh, 1399 Orono Lane, stated he lives immediately adjacent to this lot and that his main issue deals with the applicant's original plans to construct on Lot 1. Kokesh stated Outlot A was originally intended to be the applicant's access to the lake. Kokesh stated the plans that were proposed previously were not followed and that instead the applicant has clear -cut Outlot A. Kokesh distributed pictures of the cutting to the Council. Kokesh stated the removal of the trees and the excavation that has been done on this property has resulted in a dramatic change. Kokesh noted several trees were cut in excess of the City's six -inch tree limit within 75 feet of the lake. Kokesh pointed out County Road 15 is in this area and that the trees that were cut have now exposed County Road 15 to their houses. is PAGE 4 of 4