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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1989 • ZONING FILE #1424 - WINDWARD MARINE CONTINUED excellent, especially since hardcover was being reduced from the original proposal. Goetten did indicate, however, that she had the same concerns about safety and the crossing of Highway 15. She asked to see the plan amended to show an access to the crosswalk. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt Resolution #2674, approving the renewal variances and commercial site plan for Windward Marine. Motion, Ayes =4, Nays =O, Motion passed. #1425 WARD FERRELL 3405 WATERTOWN ROAD VARIANCE /SUBDIVISION Mr. James MacKinnon, Attorney, was present on behalf of the Ferrells. City Administrator Bernhardson provided a brief history of this application for a lot area variance and lot combination. Mr. MacKinnon provided a brief history of the Ferrells' property and the City of Orono's change in zoning requirements. Mr. MacKinnon said that the City's ordinance disallowing buildability of single owner substandard adjacent lots was a form • of discrimination with no basis. He said that he was requsting approval for one additional lot, rather than two lots. Mayor Grabek recollected that due to the history and location of the lot he had previously indicated that he would approve one additional lot. He questioned staff as to whether the resulting lot size would conform to the neighboring lot sizes? Gaffron confirmed that lots in that area ranged in size from 1 acre to 2 acres and that there were 3/4 acre lots on Cygnet Place. Councilmember Goetten said that she too had always indicated that she would be willing to approve one additional lot. Councilmembers Peterson and Callahan concurred. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to conceptually approve the lot area variance for Ward and Mary Ferrell with staff to draft a formal approval resolution. Motion, Ayes =4, Nays =O, Motion passed. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ORDINANCE #72, SECOND SERIES Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron pointed out the specific areas of this Ordinance where the City may have problems. Gaffron said that the Ordinance may make it difficult, in certain cases, to maintain the setbacks from drainfield sites. • Councilmember Goetten said that it was the original intent of this Ordinance amendment process to carefully examine the type of accessory structures that people were putting on their lots. She believed that especially where small lots are concerned, a 3