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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 12, 1999 <br /> (0) #2466 James Renckens,having an interest in 3020 Watertown Road-Continued <br /> away from him so he could develop the lots,he gained economic benefit from that and now <br /> he wants additional benefit from the 50' outlot.He said that the subdivision for Crystal Creek <br /> states that the subdivider is responsible for providing legal access to the property to the north. <br /> Renckens said he does not want to lose the septic sites in the northeast corner of the property <br /> that are within the 50' outlot area because he would not be able to put his home in the <br /> northern part of the property. <br /> Kelley said that the City's long-term vision at the time of the Crystal Creek subdivision was <br /> to link Crystal Creek Road with Wear lane. <br /> Sansevere asked if the expectation was to make the link across Mr. Renckens' property or go <br /> into the property above it. <br /> Kelley said the intention was to take it from what is the Stubbs property. <br /> Flint said that the City has also been supportive of people that want to keep cul-de-sacs. <br /> Kelley said that is true,but the roads are usually platted to go all the way through new <br /> subdivisions. <br /> Flint said the City has the legal right to put the roads in,but the City hasn't because the <br /> homeowners on both sides prefer the cul-de-sacs. <br /> Kelley said that is true,but the easements are there so that if the City gets pressure from the <br /> neighbors,the roads can be made public. He said that it is good public policy to take the 50' <br /> outlot. <br /> Sansevere asked if Mr.Renckens was aware of the 50' outlot when he looked into acquiring <br /> the property and if he was hoping the City would override it. <br /> Renckens said he was aware of the issue with the 50' outlot,but he didn't think it applied in <br /> his situation. <br /> Winston said that when they reduced the subdivision from three lots to two lots, it would be a <br /> reasonable basis to eliminate the 50' outlot. He distributed information regarding cul-de-sacs <br /> in the immediate neighborhood of the property that are not connected. <br /> Kelley reviewed the list and stated the reasons why the cul-de-sacs are not connected. <br /> Winston said the point is that there are a number of cul-de-sacs in the area that are not <br /> connected. He said cul-de-sacs are part of the character of the neighborhood and they are <br /> trying to preserve that character. <br /> Page 12 <br />