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� MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,October 14,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (8. #13-3629 RYANAND STACYALNESS, 1169 NORTHARMDRIVE—SUBDIVISION, <br /> Continued) <br /> Kavanaugh stated he is not sure whether this is referencing the fact that the application has to be made in <br /> accordance with the platting code or whether the lot has to be made in accordance with the platting code. <br /> Kavanaugh commented that City Staff wants it to say and mean that it is the minimum lot requirements at <br /> the time. If Staff specifically crafted this language for this situation,that particular language could have <br /> been used, but it does not say that and it was not put in there by the City. <br /> Kavanaugh stated if the applicant at the time who entered the Special Lot Combination Agreement had <br /> applied a couple of years later to terminate the Special Lot Combination Agreement because they no <br /> longer wanted a dock, his assumption is that Staff would have had no problem with that. Kavanaugh <br /> stated if you go back through the record,the agreement was not to prevent development but merely to <br /> allow a dock. <br /> Kavanaugh stated it is also clear a new lot does not have to be created since it already exists and has been <br /> there since 1933. There are separate tax ID numbers. The property owners are not asking for several <br /> acres of raw land to be converted into lots that do not meet the minimum requirements. <br /> Stacy Alness, Applicant, stated the goal with the lot is to be able to construct a home that meets their <br /> family's growing needs. Alness noted they currently have one son and they would like to have more <br /> children at some point. The current home does not accommodate their growing needs and they would like <br /> the opportunity to construct on the lake lot. Alness stated they have shown they can meet the City's <br /> requirements and they are willing to work with the City to address any access issues. Alness indicated <br /> they have already spoken with the neighbor at 1153 to obtain an easement and that they are attempting to <br /> come up with other solutions to deal with the lift station. <br /> Alness stated as it relates to the bluff, she would have thought the surveyor would have pointed that out <br /> on the survey. Surveyor Mark Gronberg is very familiar with the area and knows what a bluff is. <br /> Alness reiterated they are willing to work with the City to resolve any issues relating to runoff and access. <br /> Ryan Alness stated the small lot size would not be uncharacteristic of the neighborhood. The property <br /> next door just recently sold and was part of 1179 for 30 years. That lot has been broken off and will be <br /> built on. In addition,the property at1161 for the last 30 years had a dock on it without a principal <br /> residence. The principal residence was at 1179 Elm Street and a Special Lot Combination agreement was <br /> never enacted, which allowed them to sell it off as a separate lot. <br /> Stacy Alness stated the Hannas also own a little piece across the street. Alness stated they can break a <br /> little sliver off of Lot 6 and do some sort of agreement. Alness stated they meet all the requirements with <br /> their lot. Alness stated it has been pointed out that the other neighbors across the street own little slivers <br /> and they can do that as well. <br /> Mattick indicated he has spoken with Staff and Mr. Kavanaugh on this application. Mattick stated he <br /> understands that Mr.Kavanaugh disagrees with the City's position but that he does not believe Mr. <br /> Kavanaugh's interpretation of the agreement is correct. <br /> Page 13 of 23 <br />