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�' � � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28 , 1977 Page 13 If we do not approve the vacation, the applicant VACATION OR VARIANCE is requesting a lot area variance on the combined 3779 Casco Avenue � parcel of Lots 12 & 13. These two lots cor,tbined (Continued) conform to our 100 ft. lot width requirement, but lacks 5, 500 sq. ft. of the 21, 780 sq, ft. S lot area requirement. It has been our policy to consider vacations of public property on the basis of benefit � to the general public. We do not approve vacations as a convenience to the applicant only. We must consider the health, safety a and welfare of the general public. � If the vacation of the alley and combination of all properties is not approved, the result � would be one remaining substandard lot (Lot 11) which is only 50 ft. wide and 7, 600 sq. ft. in a area. � If we wish to consider vacating the platted alley, a public hearing will have to be scheduled. I believe the applicant does have the right to request a public hearing on the matter. Staff - February 7, 1977 Applicant called and changed proposal to request for lot area variance only. Iie felt there might be some objection to vacating of alley. � Planning Commission Meeting - February 22 , 1977 S Recommended approval of area variance on condition that no other variances be granted a for construction of dwelling and garage, the developer grant to the City a conservation easement over Lot 11 across from platted alley, � updated title opinion addressed to the City, • subject to other variances, and combine Lots 12 &13. Justification: 1. No additional adjacent land available. 2. Property is sewered. Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to deny the VACATION vacation of an alley for Williamson Construction 3779 Casco Avenue Company, 3779 Casco I�venue, per the Planning Commission Minutes of February 22, 1977. Motion, � Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . (Continued)