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• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1989 ZONING FILE #1420- NORWOOD CONTINUED was initially going to assess the property for 3 sewer units, but after a legal dispute, assessed 2. In 1975, Mr. Earl Norwood requested to construct an accessory structure on one of the lots not containing the principal structure. He was told that he would have to combine the lots in order to proceed in that manner. Mr. Norwood combined the lots and constructed the garage. The City cannot confirm whether Mr. Norwood was advised at that time that he would be limited in his ability to subdivide in the future. The Planning Commission had recommended denial with a 4 -0 vote. Mr. Kevin Norwood said that he did not recollect that the City had informed his father that future subdividing would not be possible. Mr. Earl Norwood reiterated his son's statement and added that he would never have combined the two lots had he known that in doing so it would prohibit any future subdividing. Mr. Norwood said that his house and garage currently sat on approximately .6 acres and that he was happy with that. That would leave approximately 1 acre for the additional lot. He said that his neighbors were in favor of developing the additional lot, mainly for aesthetic reasons. • City Administrator Bernhardson questioned the amount that Mr. Norwood was assessed. Gaffron reported that it was $1270.00 per unit, plus a certain dollar amount for the front footage, for a total of approximately $4400.00 for two units. Councilmember Goetten said that she could not approve the creation of a substandard lot. She said that to do so would be precedent setting. She suggested that perhaps the City could return the sewer assessment costs to Mr. Norwood as a fair solution to the situation. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to refund the cost of the additional sewer assessment to Mr. Norwood. Mayor Grabek asked whether Mr. Norwood would be entitled to any added compensation. Bernhardson replied that interest would be due Mr. Norwood as well and suggested that he provide the Council with the total dollar amount of the refund. Mayor Grabek asked if the motion could be amended to conceptually approve the refund at this time and give final approval when the total dollar amount is provided at the July 24, 1989 meeting. Motion, Ayes =S, Nays =O, Motion passed. #1422 DAVID BREITNER 2755 CASCO POINT ROAD VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2661 • Mr. Breitner was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the the Breitners were seeking approval of hardcover, lot width and lot area variances to construct a new residence.