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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) Sansevere stated in his view the applicant does not need to justify why his plans changed and the house was not constructed. Dana Wells, 1397 Orono Lane, illustrated the location of her house and indicated she would be opposed to using that as a lot line. Wells requested the average lakeshore setback not be changed. Gaffron displayed an aerial of the area. Wells pointed out where the applicant is proposing his house. Sansevere inquired what view of the lake would be damaged. Wells invited the Council to visit her property to see the impact. Wells pointed out how her view would be impacted. Sansevere commented he does not see how Ms. Wells' view of the lake would be damaged if a house were constructed on this lot. • Gaffron stated in his view Ms. Wells' view of the lake would not be negatively impacted. Gaffron illustrated the setbacks the house would need to comply with and that her view of the lake would not be impacted. 0 Kempf pointed out the difference is that Ms. Wells would now have a view of a house instead of a vacant lot. Bill Byars, 1389 Orono Lane, stated he has resided in this area for the past three years and that his concern deals with the unknowns of the application. Byars questioned the propriety of using an outlot for one reason five years ago and now using it for something else. Byars stated if the lots are combined, the Council should not grant setback variances until they have seen the final plans for the house, which would help to alleviate some of the concerns. Byars commented they would like to preserve the uniqueness of the neighborhood. Byars requested the Council be careful on what approvals are granted given the unknowns until the neighbors are better apprised on what the applicant is proposing for this lot. Byars noted every neighbor has written a letter opposing this project. Sansevere commented the Orono City Council takes every possible step to protect the rights of all the residents and that the applicant will need to comply with the City's regulations. Edward Callahan, Orono, stated he is appearing here as a representative of Mrs. Goetten, the previous owner of the property. Callahan stated Mrs. Goetten's property is contiguous to the land that is in question here, which is Outlot A and Lot 1. Callahan stated the agreement signed by Mrs. Goetten is still in existence and would remain in effect until if and when the Council decided to revoke the agreement. • PAGE 6 of 6