01-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 • (#1 - 92201 Vacation of Unimproved Right -of- -Way -Big Island - Continued) Adams reported that the plans have cost the applicants $3,200. The applicants asked the septic tester to come up with the best plan for accommodating their septic systems, regardless if the outcome is one combined system or three individual ones. The current systems are non - conforming but are not polluting the ground. He noted that the compliance for these seasonal dwellings is the same as that required by year -round homes resulting in an astronomical cost for 10 weeks of use each year. Adams says the best recommendation would allow for a truck to stay in a barge and pump out the systems. He added that there is no access to the properties to the rear. Robb noted where the utilities were located. McMillan inquired of the property owner to the east of the Robb property. It is noted to be quite heavily wooded. Adams said alot of the property is under water and there is only a limited area for building on. Gaffron informed the applicants that if the small triangular portion was vacated and the road replatted further north, there would be a need to gain a small piece of land from Mr. Erickson to allow access to the Henderson property. Gaffron questioned whether the City should give up 33' in exchange for 10'. • Smith asked if there was the ability or the septic location to be pulled back in toward their y P p properties. Adams said the drainage would then flow toward the Henderson property. There is also a hill on the other area, and the septic needs to slope toward their properties and not others. Smith asked what effect the change in right -of -way would have on public access. Gaffron said the accommodation could be made but an agreement would have to be reached with Erickson for the Henderson access plus an agreement for utility easement. Hawn inquired if NSP would require an agreement. It was noted that the utility comes in underground to the first pole to the transformer. Adams said NSP uses his dock to gain access. During public comments, Don Henderson, 1518 Normandale Court, reported he has been the owner of the property to the east for 40 years. He stated the lot is buildable. He noted that property with direct access is worth more. He said he is probably willing to consider changing the location of his access to allow the applicants septic needs as long as he still retains a 34' access. He noted that the information packets points out that the DNR and property owners to the west, east, and north are opposed to the vacation and Staff does not recommend approval but requests the access remain open. •