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REGULAR I�iEETING OF TIIE ORONO COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 23, 1978 Page 16 Mr. Schnell continued by stating that this proposal SUBDIVISION has been approved twice, we have had two �ublic 3024 Casco Point Road hearings, and P�r. Plownan wants to build now. Agzin, (Continued) we are told we have to go through the total process. I cannot find this Policy in your ordinances. We have had no objecti� ,Zs from neighbors, we have satisfied soil tests, and drai:. �e plans. [ae are not speculating as a real estate agen , but we do want to build now. We do want City approval tonight. Mayor Van �1est: Pir. Olson, do we not have objections from neighbors in our file who are concerned with this proposal? i�Iayor Van Nest read the following letter from Mr. Howard Alton, 3025 Casco P; �.nt Road, dated January 14, 1978, which states : It is rny understanding that the purchaser of a lot across from me on Casco Point Road has asked for a variance. This lot should not need any variance. It was originally so=! d to Joe Braun, who together with a friend were gc:ing to each build on the lot. I bought the property from t�i. D. Barrett. Then sold the property to P4r. and P�rs. Braun. I would like to know a lot more about it before any variance is to be granted. Because of my interest, I am writing this on Saturday, between a business trip just back from, and leaving again. End of letter r4r. Olson read the following letter fron Mr. David Morris, 2990 Casco Pc�� nt Road, dated January 6 , 1978, which states: I have received notice of public hearing before the Orono Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the possible subdivision of lakeshore property on Casco Point Road. I ar_► writing to indicate r.ly disapproval of the sub- division proposal at this time. I will be travelling out of the country at the tir.le of the hearing and wish to have this letter considered as my position. (Continued)