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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 1999 <br /> • (#8) ROBERT ERICKSON, 364 and 372 WESTLAKE STREET, LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT, <br /> 8:38 p.m. -9:10 p.m.—(continued) <br /> appropriate arrangements are made. <br /> Weinberger stated the proposal would create a front and back lot subdivision, and no agreement <br /> has been reached with the Applicant regarding access. It is the City's position that the alley leading <br /> to the lake should not be vacated. <br /> McMillan inquired whether it was currently being used as access. <br /> Weinberger stated it is not. <br /> McMillan suggested that the City make improvements to this road and retain rights to it. <br /> Cronin stated that they are willing to take out the old blacktop at their expense and landscape that <br /> area if the City Council so desires, but at this time they would like to proceed forward with the <br /> lot line rearrangement. <br /> Schroeder commented that now is the time to discuss how access for emergency vehicles will be <br /> gained. <br /> Weinberger stated a cul-de-sac would be preferred by City Staff if an agreement can be reached. <br /> Erickson remarked that he has recently purchased the adjoining property consisting of.44 acres. <br /> • <br /> Smith suggested that City Staff look at this situation and come up with some options for a driveway. <br /> Schroeder inquired whether this was an acceptable agreement with the Applicant. <br /> Cronin stated they are trying to avoid variances if possible and would like the Planning Commission <br /> to approve the lot line rearrangement. <br /> Smith stated approval should be contingent upon City Staff and Applicant agreeing to some <br /> dimensions for the cul-de-sac. <br /> McMillan amended her motion to include, subject to City Staff review and approval of an <br /> acceptable agreement regarding access. Motion was seconded by Lindquist. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (Recess taken from 9:10 p.m. -9:16 p.m.) <br /> (#9) #2466 JAMES RENCKENS, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 3020 WATERTOWN ROAD, 2 LOT <br /> SUBDIVISION, 9:16 p.m. -10:27 p.m. <br /> John Winston, on behalf of the Renckens, was present. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the Applicants are proposing to subdivide an 11.94 acre parcel into two lots. <br /> Lot 1 consists of 8.43 acres, with 7.30 acres being dry, and Lot 2 consists of 3.51 acres,with <br /> • 2.73 acres being dry. Lot 1 is considered a flag lot, subject to back lot standards. Lot 2 is a front <br /> Page 12 <br />