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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, June 19, 2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. Barnhart stated the Planning Commission could discuss it. Barnhart stated one option is to vacate it entirely and the other option is to vacate the right-of-way and then relocate it. Barnhart stated it appears to be in response to the City's concern about retaining lake access in this area. Landgraver stated it appears the City would still retain access to the lake and that it would be a responsive option by the applicant. Landgraver stated he would agree that the City should notify the neighbor. Thiesse asked if Ms. Sweet would have access to the garage if there was no access over the easement. Sweet stated she would not have access to either of her garages. Landgraver asked whether she intends to sell the lot if the right-of-way is relocated. Sweet stated at this point, if she does not get the easement, she will probably retain both pieces of property and hopefully sell them at some point in the future. If the right-of-way is moved to the other side, at some point the small house would be torn down and the property would become one continuous lot and any new owner would have use of the driveway. Thiesse asked if another application would be necessary to relocate the right-of-way if the Planning Commission denied the request tonight. Thiesse stated in his view the Planning Commission cannot act on that option without providing public notice. Schwingler commented the Planning Commission can only act on what is in front of them tonight. Barnhart stated that is true but that the Planning Commission could comment on the alternative option if they choose. Barnhart stated he does not believe another application requesting vacation and relocating it would be necessary. Schoenzeit stated he is not in favor of vacating the easement without a new and similar replacement. Thiesse and Landgraver stated they also are in agreement with that. Page 4 of 5