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<br />Commissioner Wright also expressed concern that the applicant would be paying twice for <br />utility hookup connections. Mr. Higdon indicated that should this happen, the pro-rata share <br />would be fairly small. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hovingh questioned Mr. Farrell as to his intent in preserving the old <br />farmhouse as a historical site, and whether he is anticipating a tax break. Mr. Farrell replied <br />that this issue has not been completely explored; he noted it is difficult to get a structure on <br />the National Historical List. He indicated that if the farmhouse is handled in this manner <br />and enlarged it must be done in keeping with certain guidelines. <br /> <br />In response to a question, Mr. Iserson noted that the average homes on Rose Lane are <br />12,000 sq. ft or .32 FAR, not including the garages. <br /> <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wright observed even if the project were three homes as recommended by <br />staff, that certain health and safety features may not be met because of the inadequate sewer <br />line. He felt it was not fair for the applicant to pay for the line in one direction, and then <br />have to pay for it to go in another direction. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued as to the sewer capacity. <br /> <br />Commissioner Michelotti stated that she would favor going along with staff's <br />recommendation for three lots. She felt it was commendable to try and retain the old <br />farmhouse, but thought the applicant had no guarantee that it could obtain any kind of <br />historical status. <br /> <br />Chairman Mahem asked the Commission to consider whether the sewer issue was unfair or <br />not to the applicant. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hovingh said he felt the density was too high for the location; he also <br />expressed concern about the sewer system and felt he could not make the findings for public <br />health reasons. <br /> <br />Commissioner McGuirk felt that if the applicant is intent upon developing the site at this <br />point in time, they would simply have to be willing to pay the extra cost as noted in the staff <br />conditions. He would also decrease the density to three houses, and agreed with <br />Commissioner Michelotti's evaluation of the historical value of the existing farmhouse. <br /> <br />Mr. Iserson pointed out that if the density were changed to three lots, it would be more <br />appropriate to continue the application as the applicant would need to develop a new set of <br /> <br />Minutes Plsnning Commission November 13, 1991 <br />Page 6 <br />