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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 10, 1998 ( #12) REPORT REGARDING IMPACTS OF RIGHT- OF- WA YACQUISITION FOR NEW HIGHWAY 12 ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS -continued Moorse commented that Mn/DOT would agree to a total taking if the lots would still be considered buildable because they don't want to lose the entire value of the house. Jabbour noted this would leave the lot legally non - conforming. Kelley commented that a total taking would be the best solution for the residents. This would give the homeowner an option. Jabbour added that if a primary and alternate septic site was not available, the property would have to be combined with an adjacent property to be considered buildable. Mayor Jabbour indicated that if the City pursued a sewer line, it would be at the City's expense with no help from Mn/DOT. Kelley questioned how small a lot could be before it would be considered unbuildable. Goetten agreed that a primary and alternate septic site would need to be available, as well as other typical requirements such as a well. Lots could vary in size and still meet many of the required building standards. Council was reluctant to set a minimum lot size (such as under 1 acre) that would be considered non - conforming and unbuildable. • Mayor Jabbour stated that Mn/DOT should be informed that any lot less than 2 acres would be considered non - conforming, and every lot must have a primary and alternate septic site. Gaffron agreed with Council comments. He also felt each lot would need to be reviewed separately for buildability. Mayor Jabbour asked about the status of requests by Orono property owners for hardship acquisitions. Moorse responded that a letter had been sent to Mn/DOT identifying several properties interested in hardship acquisitions. ( * #13) LICENSES There were no licenses. ( * #14) BILLS Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 16 •