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s' • MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 1988 ZONING FILE #1334- REBERS CONTINUED mentioned the fact that '3 lots would still not create 2 acre lots. The Comprehensive Plan does not take into consideration the open buffer area that is being provided in this proposal along the northern boundary and the setback restrictions. With the 5 lots, the depth of the lots was increased, as well as the buffer area. Some of the property in the sixth lot was distributed into the center of the subdivision. The 4 -lot proposal, in keeping with the 25 -lot plan, would only allow for - marginal building pads on the south side of the development, which would severely limit the size house that could be built on those lots. The building pads would range in size from 190' x 110' to 95, x 1201. Mr. Tim Adams thanked the Council, Mr. Rebers and his representatives, for addressing all of the issues. He submitted a petition to protect North Brown Road. He would like to see the Amended Comprehensive Plan adhered to, which would include the 2- acre lots along the northern boundary. Planning Commission Representative Bellows asked for clarification as to how the size of the buffer area varied from the 4 -lot proposal to the 5 -lot proposal. Mr. Rost explained • that allowing for a 70 ft. buffer with 5 lots would provide a more equal distribution of the property while still maintaining 25 lots in the subdivision. Bellows expressed her reservation about the 4 -lot proposal due to the large building pads that would exist on each of the 4 lots. She also believed that the extra 20 feet of buffer provided by the 5 -lot proposal would more adequately address the Platteters' concerns. Councilmember Goetten questioned whether restrictions could be placed on the building pad size, if there were only 4-lots, to prevent extrordinary houses from being built. Mr. Pf laum expressed reluctance in redefining building pads for any lots, but agreed that it would be necessary to avoid the possibility of "super size" homes being built on the 4 northerly lots. He suggested that the Planning Commission - refine the building restrictions on only those 4 lots. Councilmember Goetten stated that only allowing 4 -lots along the northerly border would be more in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Planning Commission Representative Bellows asked how many lots could exist along the north /south boundary of the Platteter property if the minimum requirements for a 2 -acre lot were observed? Mr. Rost stated that the minimum 2 -acre lot width •would be 250' to 300'. With 5 lots, the widths range from 180' to 2401. In addition, with the 5 -lot proposal, there would be an additional 20' of buffer between the Rebers' property and the 1. Platteters'. Mr. Platteter commented that 250 sq. ft. would not make a 2 acre lot. Bellows informed Mr. Platteter that the lots 5