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� <br /> • R�GULAR MEETIIvG OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, AUGUST 22, 1977 Page 16 <br /> � "Last week the Planning Commission denied a VARIRNCE <br /> variance request for an outlot that is being 320 Woodhill Road <br /> ! created on property (320 Woodhill Road) where (Continued) <br /> I reside presently. As I was not present at <br /> � their meeting, and they had questions concerning <br /> • the matter, the request may have been denied <br /> for that reason. It is my understanding I <br /> � cannot appear before the Planning Cornmission <br /> without first the Council consider the variance <br /> � request. <br /> r Please consider either granting the variance <br /> • (for reasons set forth below) or directing me <br /> back to the Planning Commission for a hearing. <br /> � .Tustification for variance request: As a <br /> � widower, I live in my present (ten bedroom, <br /> ten bathroom) house with two sons. The need is <br /> � apparent for smaller quarters. Having lived <br /> • there for 16 years , I would like to remain. <br /> The unusual terrain (steep hill) permits only <br /> � the creation of an outlot that is itself unusual <br /> (long and narrow with only one suitable building <br /> � site) . <br /> � Because of the magnitude of the present house, <br /> it needs a certain amount of land to support its <br /> � value. While this is difficult to quantify, I <br /> • believe the saleability of the present structure <br /> is impaired if another is located "too close" . <br /> � While the 20 foot variance is not much in <br /> actual distance, each foot is important for the <br /> � reasons stated. <br /> � The affected property to the North is owned by <br /> Woodhill Country Club and is wooded. The likeli- <br /> � hood of its use appears remote although there <br /> • has been talk of some day putting up member <br /> condominiums. This would require rezoning <br /> � to use not consistent with the neighborhood as <br /> constituted presently. <br /> � <br /> Although the following is not necessarily germane <br /> � to your necision, two architects have advised <br /> me not to build unless a variance is obtained. <br /> � <br /> � Thank you for considering my request. " <br /> � Planning Commission J2eeting - August l, 1977 <br /> � Tabled. Applicant not pr�sent. <br /> • (Continued) <br /> � <br /> � <br /> � <br /> � <br />