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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 25, 1999 • ( #2522 3ancor Group, Continued) is ma ie on any application. N: mean stated that he agrees philosophically with what Mayor Jabbour is saying, but that in I i opinion there is not a need for another public hearing to discuss the revised concept plans since .1� Bancor Group has taken the recommendations and comments from the neighbors into account when revising the concept plan, which is the purpose behind a public hearing. Newman stated he .as met with Johnston, one of the residents representing a number of the neighbors, and reviewed the revised concept plans with him. The suggested changes by Johnston have been incorporated into the revised concept plans as well, with the revised concept plans being distributed to the adjoining property owners. Newman commented in his opinion it would be appropriate to look at the revised concept plans at this time since the directions of the Planning Commission and comments from the adjoining property owners have been taken into account when the new plans were being developed. Mayor Jabbour reiterated that he would like the input from the Planning Commission on the revised plans before the City Council proceeds on this application. Flint commented that he would also like the input of the Planning Commission before this item is discussed further. Flint indicated that at this time he would not be in favor of rezoning the • property. Sansevere stated that he attended the Planning Commission meeting when this item was discussed and that he would like to get input from the Planning Commission and the general public before he makes a final decision regarding this application. Mayor Jabbour inquired of the City Attorney whether the rights of the Applicant would be violated if the City Council does not proceed forward with this application at this time. Tom Barrett, City Attorney, stated due to the inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council has the right to deny the application. Barrett stated the issue before the City Council at this time is whether the property should be rezoned. Barrett inquired whether a formal request for rezoning of the property has been received by the City. Weinberger stated that as part of this application the Applicant is requesting rezoning of the site. Barrett indicated that rezoning is mainly a political judgment based on the direction that the members of the City Council would like to see the City go. Newman commented that he would be willing to waive any judicial rights if the City Council wishes to return this application to the Planning Commission. Mayor Jabbour stated that it would be his preference that this application go back before the Planning Commission. Jabbour commented that his vote will not be persuaded due to the popular opinion of the residents, but will be based on what is best for the City of Orono. Jabbour stated Page 5