02-17-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 (#7- #2341 Daniel Anderson - Continued) Gaffron reported that members of the Park Commission and Staff walked the trail area to determine the best location for the trail. They determined that the best location was on the east side due to the topographical conditions and septic sites on the west side. Gaffron said the Park Commission is aware of the issues presented by Hust. Gaffron felt taking an easement on the subject property on the west would allow the opportunity for a trail in the future on the west side if the properties were to be sewered. He noted that taking an easement now does not determine where the trail will eventually be built. Francis Graham, 1100 Old Crystal Bay Road, indicated there were topographical issues on the east side as well. She hoped that no decision was made at this time to preclude the trail being located on the west side. Lindquist informed the public that the Commission makes a recommendation to Council. The Council makes the final decisions. He suggested the public attend the Council meeting when this topic is again discussed. Mike Dallas, 1020 Old Crystal Bay Road, asked if there were restrictions along the Lakeshore with the high elevations. Lindquist informed him of the 30' setback from the top of a bluff. The proposal meets that setback. Dallas asked about the loss of trees. • Lindquist said there would be no walkout building sites in the bluff area. The lots will have the ability to have a dock at the lake and have a walkway to the lake within the 0-75' setback. Judd Dayton, 825 Old Crystal Bay Road, asked about dock usage noting there were only 3 lakeshore lots. He questioned whether the other lots would be able to have dockage as well. Gaffron said the lakeshore property owners cannot legally grant an easement or means for dockage other than for the owners themselves. He did note the difficulty in controlling this situation. Gaffron said the City would make it clear that the City would not sanction any access for the other 4 lots to the lake; both the code and history does not allow this to occur. Smith said the revised plan is an improvement. Lindquist agreed. He indicated the need for a stormwater pond review. He also felt the 10' easement should be maintained to keep options open until a decision is made on the trail. Smith asked that the conservation easement include trees, woodlands, and natural vegetation. McMillan agreed. She questioned how it should be worded. Gaffron said this would be written prior to review by Council. • 15