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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 18,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 5. LA18-000055 PAUL VOGSTROM,2709 WALTERS PORT LANE, SKETCH PLAN, <br /> 6:49 P.M.—8:07 P.M.—Continued <br /> Vogstrom indicated the fire chief has not seen this exact plan. Vogstrom asked if they got his okay on it <br /> whether that would satisfy the City's requirement. <br /> Thiesse noted the City Council has the final decision. <br /> Erickson stated in addition to the fire department,they also have the police and ambulance crew. <br /> Howery stated the Dunkleys are more than happy to accommodate the fire chief and emergency vehicles. <br /> Thiesse asked where gate two is located. <br /> Curtis indicated it is on Lot 1,which is the Dunkley property. <br /> Eric Vogstrom stated to his knowledge both gates are on the Dunkley property. <br /> Curtis pointed out the location of the two gates. <br /> Ressler commented it seems like adding gates kind of eliminates the purpose of making the road a loop <br /> regardless if the gate is motion sensored. Ressler asked if the gates are that important. <br /> Vogstrom noted there are two gates and not three and that he can speak with the Dunkleys about them. <br /> There is a gate currently on Pence,which opens automatically. Vogstrom stated they did talk about <br /> adding a third gate with a strobe light that would open automatically so people did not have to get out of <br /> their cars. Vogstrom stated they would like to have the gate because they do not want someone who is <br /> not familiar with the area driving all around. <br /> Thiesse commented there are a lot of gates in the City of Orono and that could be part of the applicants' <br /> flexibility. <br /> Vogstrom indicated they are open to suggestions. <br /> Libby stated a gate usually has fencing associated with it and a desire for privacy. Libby asked if the <br /> gates are in conjunction with fencing. <br /> Vogstrom indicated there are little stone columns holding the gate. <br /> Libby asked if the gate is more to delineate the driveway rather than for security or safety. <br /> Vogstrom stated it was probably more aesthetic and that the gate opens automatically if someone drives <br /> up to it. <br /> Libby asked if he sees any kind of safety issues with the crossing of the two driveways. <br /> Page 13 of 21 <br />