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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 1995 <br />• <br />ROLL <br />The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members <br />present: Chair Stephen Peterson, Charles Schroeder, Dale Lindquist, Candace Rowiette, <br />Charles Nolan, Jr., Janice Berg, and Sandra Smith, who arrived at 7:40 p.m. Building and <br />Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth and Recorder Sherry Frost represented Staff. <br />Mayor Callahan and Council Member Goetten were present. Chair Peterson called the <br />meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. <br />SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING/PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING <br />( #1) #1298 RICHARD JOHNSON /CORDON NELSON - FINAL SEGMENT OF <br />VACATION OF FOREST BLVD. - 7:00 -7 :07 P.M. <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />Mr. Nelson was present. <br />Mabusth reported that over the past five years, there has been three petitions for vacation <br />of Forest Boulevard. During the first application, Mr. Nelson advised the City of his <br />• access problem. Oak Place had been vacated in the 1970's. The City failed to obtain an <br />easement over his driveway, the only access to his property. Nelson's only remaining legal <br />access is through Forest Boulevard. Portions of this dedicated road is located within the <br />lake bed, and the City has no plans to install a road. All other properties have access <br />through other means. The Council authorized the vacation and directed the City Attorney <br />to commence the necessary legal steps to obtain an easement over Nelson's driveway. <br />Attempts had been made to gain easements from the four properties owners involved but <br />with no resolve and many delays. The City will now proceed with legal action. The <br />Council will complete the vacation when an access easement is granted over a portion of <br />Nelson's drive that encroaches the Johnson property. The easement is to be obtained <br />without any financial charge. Nelson is to provide a statement of satisfaction to the <br />Council. Nelson has contacted City Attorney Barrett, who has commenced action. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Peterson reported that a public hearing is being held due to the lapse of time. <br />Peterson asked Nelson if he understood what is needed to be done to complete the <br />vacation, and if Nelson was satisfied with the City's actions. Nelson responded to the <br />affirmative and provided written confirmation of his approval to the Zoning Administrator. <br />E <br />