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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,June 10,2019 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Seals stated the challenge is that everyone views it from a different perspective and that Orono is very <br /> much on an island when it comes to their viewpoint. Seals stated she wants Mark to be there every single <br /> time, adding agenda items, and challenging the status quo. Seals stated they can also invite residents to <br /> attend the meetings and speak, but that they need Mr. Kroll to help drive the agenda. Having a meeting <br /> room full of people is effective and helps get the word out. <br /> Printup asked if there could be co-representation on the LMCD in the event Mr. Kroll is unable to attend a <br /> meeting. <br /> Kroll indicated he will check into the legislative rules on that and that he will not be a passive member. <br /> As far as succession planning goes,Kroll stated he thinks it is a great idea to have a successor in mind so <br /> they know what they are getting into and do not get blindsided. <br /> PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT—REPRESENTATIVE BOB ERICKSON <br /> 11. LA19-000017 STEPHEN AND JENNIFER PAIDOSH,4300 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, <br /> RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION <br /> Curtis stated this application is regarding a request to vacate the rights-of-way of Forest Boulevard and <br /> Bluff Street situated between 4300 North Shore Drive and 1453 Park Drive. The rights-of-way were <br /> originally dedicated with the plat Saga Hill Revised. There is an existing City stormwater catch basin and <br /> pipe on the 4300 side of the right-of-way. The neighboring property owner to the east at 1453 Park Drive <br /> has indicated their support of the vacation. Based on this, Staff considers both property owners to be <br /> requesting the vacation. <br /> At the May Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was held, and following the public hearing <br /> and discussion,the Planning Commission voted 6-1 against on a motion to deny the requested vacation. <br /> The Planning Commission instead encouraged the applicant to apply for a variance to the average <br /> lakeshore setback. <br /> As noted in the report, Staff recommends denial of the request. If the Council supports vacation, Staff <br /> recommends an easement for continued use and maintenance of the existing storm sewers. <br /> At the request of a Council Member, Staff researched the request for a vacation. Since 2015, of the 24 <br /> vacation applications made,three of those were vacation requests for lake access. One was denied on <br /> Casco Point Road, one was tabled on Crystal Bay Road, and then this application tonight. If the Council <br /> would like more information, Staff would need more time to compile the information. Staff would note <br /> that in the past the City has vacated various rights-of-way around Forest Bay, including at least one lake <br /> access. <br /> The Council should make a decision regarding the vacation and then direct Staff to draft a resolution <br /> reflecting this decision for adoption at the June 24 meeting. <br /> Printup asked what the other vacation was on Forest Bay. <br /> Curtis stated she does not have a comprehensive list of the vacations, but it would be probably a better <br /> analysis if Staff had more time. Curtis indicated on the overhead the location of the right-of-way and <br /> noted this right-of-way vacation lake access was done in 1965. <br /> Page 7 of 20 <br />