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� . ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 14, 1977 Page 33 � Chairman Hannah stated that the Planning Comr.►ission SUBDIVISION recognized their problem; however, it is the feeling 1375 Park Drive �f the Planning Commission that there is no guarantee (Continued) on anything until the mylars and hardshells are . signed and a resolution is adopted. � After some discussion, a motion was made to deny � this final subdivision because it is a new sub- division and does not meet 100$ of the ordinance. � The motion failed for lack of a second. �' Zoning Administrator informed the Planning Commission � and 1`4r. Sidwell that he had misinformed the Sidwells concerning payment of the sewer assessment should � this subdivision be approved. He was instructed to advise Mr. Sidwell that the sewer assessment � would not be $1,495 as quoted, but rather would be subject to the same rate as the sewer assessments � for the 73-1 projeet. � Motion was then made to recommend approval on the � basis that the property is consistent with the neighborhood, prior approval had been granted, and the time and money that have been involved. Motion failed, Ayes (1) - Nays (2) , Abstention (1) . � Council Meeting - February 14, 1977 ir. Clause M. Loewenthal, Sidwell's attorney, � entered into the record the following statement: � James and Lynn Sidwell (Sidwells) purchased the property located at 1375 Park Dr�ve in 1971. In � 1976 , they applied for a subdivision based on a plan that provided for two lot� of 100 feet frontage, and � over 80� of the area requirement. This division was + proposed after consultation with City officials. At the Planning Commission meeting of June 8, 1976, � after public hearing, the proposed subdivision was • approved. Approval was based on the fact that the lot area met 80$ of the requirement and the width � was similar to existing lots in the area. (Mr. Sidwell had presented a report that established � that 52 out of 64 lots on which there was a home on the lake had less than 100 feet frontage. ) It is � to be noted that the issue of whether there were two sewer assessments concerning this property was � not raised and passage was based on substantial • conformance with local ordinances, and compatibility and consistency with existing lots in the area. � At the Council meeting of June 14, 1976 , a motion • to deny the subdivision was defeated, and a motion to approve, subject to engineer approval of drainage, � �lacer,ient of the house, and payment of park dedication fee was passed. The minutes do not reflect consideration � of sewer assessments. After this meeting, Sidwells - had mylars and hardshells prepared, and attempted � to pay the park dedication fee. (Continued) �