10-21-2019 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, October 21, 2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Oakden stated the applicant is requesting approval of an easement vacation in conjunction with establishing a new trail easement. The subject portion of the trail is located along the west side lot at 580 Sandhill Drive in conjunction with establishing a new trail easement. The trail was established within the subdivision and is designed to connect the interior sidewalks to the city sidewalks. During a review of the work, it was recognized that the trail that was installed was outside the easement area. The replacement easement will be the same size but realigned over the existing trail. To date, no public comments have been received. Planning Staff recommends approval of the vacation and new proposed easement. Ressler noted there is already an easement in place, but as it is written, the sidewalk would have to be relocated since it was placed in the wrong place. Oakden stated they could relocate the sidewalk or relocate the easement. Bollis asked if the new easement would impact the setbacks. Oakden indicated it will not. The applicant is working to provide title work to Staff to ensure the easement is recordable against the development. Stephanie Griffin, Excelsior Group, stated she is representing David Weekley Homes. The easement was originally filed. The sidewalk was completed in 2017 at the end of the season and it did not get placed in the correct spot. Redoing the easement would be an easier and simpler process rather than redoing the sidewalk. Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. There were no public comments relating to this application. Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Ressler noted this easement only impacts one lot. Ressler asked whether the line would change. Oakden noted the line would jog slightly to the west. The sidewalk connects to the outer sidewalk in a slightly different spot, but where it connects with the internal sidewalk system is close to what currently exists. Libby stated he is glad to know the developer is addressing the title work. Griffin stated they do have the title work ready and that the easement will be recorded once approved. Ressler noted there is not opposition by the development or the potential lot owner and that this seems to be a housekeeping item. Erickson moved, Gettman seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000079, David Weekley Homes, 580 Sandhill Drive, easement vacation and easement creation. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. Page 9 of 20