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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 10, 1986 <br />#990 FERRELL continued <br />Mayor Butler explained the problems that are involved in <br />this application and that the reason this area was <br />rezoned in 1974 to 2 acre lots was the problem with <br />septic system overcrowding and failure on 1 acre lots. <br />She noted that other similar applications have been <br />denied for this same reason and Council would'be setting <br />a precedent by approving this. <br />Mr. Haglund stated that this situation is unique and <br />that properly installed septic systems do not fail. <br />Councilmember Adams stated that problems are showing up <br />with septic systems in 1 acre areas. <br />Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron reviewed the <br />history of the zoning code from 1950 to present. He <br />noted the similar request by Alden Anderson in 1981 <br />which set a precedent for denial in these cases. <br />Mr. Haglund stated there there is no proof of setting a <br />precedent by approving this because of the unique <br />situation. <br />Mr. Ferrell stated that the present zoning code would <br />prevent subdivision requests of 2 acre parcels, but he <br />has already subdivided his property, upon the request of <br />the City. <br />Mayor Butler stated that she felt the entire Council <br />should be present to make a decision on this <br />application. <br />Mr. Ferrell stated that the Council has a moral <br />obligation to honor previous councils' actions. <br />It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember <br />Adams, to table this application until the April 14, <br />1986 Council meeting for the presence of the entire <br />Council. Motion, Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />#1006 CHRIS & DALE PALM <br />1710 SHADYWOOD ROAD <br />VARIANCE <br />RESOLUTION 11936 <br />City Administrator Bernhardson explained the request for <br />hardcover variances to construct a home addition and <br />attached garage. The proposed hardcovers increases are <br />from 17.5% to 18.2% in the 0 -75' zone; the proposal <br />shows a decrease from 27.3% to 26.8% in the 75 -250' <br />zone, but on staff's recommendation for safety reasons, <br />a back -up apron should be included, so the proposed <br />hardcover would be increased to 29.0 %. <br />4 <br />