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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis stated those lots would actually need to be subdivided if the right-of-way is vacated and it currently <br /> has one PID number. The other lot was a special combination. <br /> Thiesse noted the City would not allow the lots to be subdivided if they are substandard. <br /> Rief stated if the two back lots are combined,that would change that. <br /> Curtis noted they are separate PID numbers and they would still require a subdivision. Curtis stated the <br /> City would need to authorize a substandard lot since the land is located in a one-acre district. Curtis <br /> stated it is not an individual single-family lot and is part of the lakeshore lot. <br /> Craig stated if they went through a subdivision and the City allowed it, it would be a buildable lot. <br /> Curtis stated it is contrary to the City's plan and philosophy to make that a buildable lot. Curtis noted the <br /> other lot was a single lot of record,which is a completely different scenario. <br /> Thiesse stated this is not a single lot of record. <br /> Leskinen stated the Planning Commission needs to react to the application in front of them and that in a <br /> nutshell the vacation does not meet state statutes or city code and does not rise to the level of being <br /> vacated. <br /> Thiesse stated he would like to see further discussion with the City and the neighbors on what can be <br /> done to improve the roadway. <br /> Schoenzeit stated that process could include the vacation if it has City or public interest in it,but as <br /> presented, it has neither. <br /> Landgraver stated as presented, it does not benefit the citizens of Orono or the neighbors. <br /> Rief stated the comments tonight show the City needs to look at this area and determine what can be done <br /> to fix it. Rief stated the generator is a top priority of the City. <br /> Landgraver moved,Leskinen seconded,to recommend denial of Application No.LA18-000001, <br /> Allen Merrill,vacation of right-of-way between 1161 and 1153 Elmwood Avenue. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> 4. LA18-000004 GATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS,INC.,710 BIG ISLAND, <br /> VARIANCES,7:39 P.M.—7:44 P.M. <br /> Chris Neugent, Gates General Contractors,was present. <br /> Curtis noted in 2016 variances were granted to the property permitting additions to an existing cabin on <br /> the property which had been reconstructed from an old historic footprint. The property owners are now <br /> requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to permit enlargement of two additional areas of the <br /> cabin. The enlargements include an 89 square foot screen porch expansion and an 85 square foot <br /> mudroom addition. <br /> Page 9 of 12 <br />