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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 4 <br /> #751 DOUGLAS SMITH <br /> 3237 CASCO CIRCLE <br /> VARIANCE Douglas Smith and Mr . and Mrs . Tuthill were present . <br /> Councilmember Frahm noted that there is a common <br /> ownership problem and that he would not be able to act <br /> on the application until the City has finished their <br /> common ownership study and has set some standards. <br /> Douglas Smith stated that delaying would prevent <br /> construction. Smith noted thattheCity hashadample <br /> time to solve the common ownership issue . <br /> Mr . Tuthill noted that when he sold the lot to Mr . Smith <br /> that he was under the impression that it was buildable . <br /> Tuthill noted that there is nothing specific in the <br /> zoningcodewhichaddressesthecommonownershipissue <br /> or problem. <br /> Mayor Butler read the sections from the zoning code <br /> which the City bases its position on lots of common <br /> ownership. <br /> Mr . Tuthill stated that na where in that section does <br /> it mention anything about common ownership. <br /> Mayor Butler noted the zoning for the neighborhood <br /> which is half-acre and stated that the lot meets only <br /> 3/4 of the zoning requirements. <br /> Planning Commission Representative Goetten stated <br /> that in her opinion she felt that the Planning <br /> Commission was trying to help Mr . Smith by approvinq at <br /> this time because they had hoped that resolution of the <br /> common ownership issue would be forthcoming . <br /> Councilmember Frahm noted that other people are <br /> waiting for the Council ' s decision regarding common <br /> ownership and not just the Smiths. <br /> Mr . Smith stated that when he purchased the lot that he <br /> figured it was buildable and that he is paying taxes an <br /> a buildable lot. <br /> City Attorney Malkerson asked if this lot has been <br /> charged for a sewer unit and asked if there was a stub? <br /> Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated no that the lot � <br /> has not been charged for a sewer unit and that she <br /> wasn' t sure if there was a stub available or not? <br /> Councilmember Frahm asked about a lot line <br /> rearrangement? <br />