03-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 18, 1996 ( #2 - #2121 Elaine Slechta - Continued) Mabusth reported that the property consists of three parcels, two of which are Torrens property. The certificate of titles have not been updated and do not reflect the 1912 vacation. Mabusth said there is no vehicle available to the City by which to certify actions taken in 1912 by the Orono Town Board. Applicant has chosen to file a vacation petition for Northern Avenue rather than pursue a lengthy and expensive legal action. In 1982, the City reviewed a subdivision for a property owner to the west. The property was abstract, and the vacated right of way was included in the legal description. The City asked for 22' to 24' of right of way dedication for the travelled road bed of Northern Avenue. Half of the road bed is located within the Railroad property. We will also ask for a dedication of road right of way and for an additional 10' wide drainage and utility easement adjacent to dedicated road. The boundaries of the designated wetland must be located and confirmation by survey that 1/2 acre of dry land exists between wetland and road within Tract B. Elaine Slechta brought to the Commissions' attention the remarks of the Engineer regarding the drainage flowing to the northeast from the wetland to the north side of Togo Road. A neighbor has voiced concern with drainage flowing through their property. Mabusth said this matter may be further reviewed. She noted that the pond is functioning • as a retention pond. Slechta said she would be willing to enlarge the pond to control the drainage flow to the east. The tract C parcel was said to be very wet and not usable in the rear. Gustafson said the wetlands would still need to drain to the east but suggested a swale to define the drainage. Mabusth said this improvement was not included as part of the application and would have to be considered under a separate land use application. There were no public comments. Schroeder moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2121 as outlined with the Applicant and Staff to work together on a drainage improvement plan. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0, ( #3) #2063 GERALD AND CANDACE ROWLETTE, 3775 BAYSIDE ROAD - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC BEARING - RENOTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS 7:01 -7:17 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Applicant, Gerald Rowlette, was present. •