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I2i:,GULAR i�EETING OF TIiE ORONO COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 27, 1979 Page 3 JoEllen Hurr - I feel the staff and consultants PUBLIC HEARING have done a very extensive study of the problems Stubbs Bay Marina within the Stubbs Bay Area. I would second_ Mr. (Continued) � Isberg' s recor.umendation about� studying all �resent B-2 Lakeshore Business Districts in Orono with an awareness that they have an adverse effect on residential neighborhoods. I question his classi- fication of the area as basically low density rural. It would be interesting to know the average lot size in the moratorium area. I feel that r_�ost hor.►es are located on substandard lots (not two acres) . P4r. Pesek notes that there are nine structures on one-acre adjoining this property and other �roperties one-fourth acre in size - not really low density rural. This area has many Probler.ls with or without the r,larina and we riust look at "future public expenditures to alleviate several adverse conditions" as st�ted by Alan Olson. After studying the issues and talking with many individuals, I feel very uncomfortable down-zoning this pro�erty without coripensation and am concerned about our ability to justify our actions in court without incurring a great deal of e�pense. If we succeed in doc�n=zoning, then we have a start toward rlore effectively dealing with non-vested rights to commercial use of the lake. Great, but � �' we have had trouble in this area in the past. If we do not succeed, we have, I believe, lost the co�itment of a horie owner. and developer, on Stubbs nay, He has by his previous actions in riany areas, before this Council, the LMCD, etc. , shovm a concern for preserving what we feel are our goals for Orono. � This would be difficult if not impossible to say for other marina operators . What then - another blue fence, stop work orders for dredging, traf�ic problems and violation of doc}: lengths. ' I feela limited use marina following the ordinances of the City, the LPiCD, etc. with a variance to construction in the flood plain, a holding tank sewer system and effect- ing natural screening is the best position for Orono. The above variances would also be necessary for a single family residence. P�r. Alan Olson also entered - into the record his �emo dated February 23, 1979, which states: Attached are reports from John Gerhardson, P'Iel Kilbo, �Gunnar Isberg and rlyself. Note that Isberg ' s draft report contains sorne factural errors which I intend to have him correct in the final copy. These do not � � affect his conclusions. (Continued)