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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMIVIISSION <br /> MEETING HELD OIV NOVEMBER 4, 1996 <br /> (#10 - Review of O'Sullivan Application - Continued) <br /> O'Sullivan asked how wide the path wauld have to be between the two parking areas <br /> along Navarre Lane. Flint said the current recommendation by some experts is 10' but the <br /> Park Commission has established 8' as standard. Gaffron asked if there was anything <br /> unique where a trail could be less wide. Flint said that 6' was just not wide enough for a <br /> two-way trail. McDermott noted that 6'was the width given on the north side, but he too <br /> felt 8' should be required. Ilse asked that the trail be carefully considered. <br /> Gaffron informed the Commission that there is 33' to look at. With the bank and parking <br /> lot and need for variances, Gaffron questioned whether the remaining right-of-way should <br /> be given up noting that 33' has already been vacated. He noted that the site could be <br /> hideous if there are no green areas. <br /> Flint asked who would be available for the Planning Commission meeting review. Gaf�ron <br /> said he would follow up with their recommendation of Navarre Lane at the meeting. <br /> O'Sullivan said he would look at the option and see if it will work. He noted there was <br /> still the question of the wall with most of the ramp on someone else's property. Gaffron <br /> said there is 20' between the pond and Navarre Lane and asked whether the trail can be <br /> accomplished within that space. Gaffron noted that if Navarre Lane is not vacated, there <br /> would be the possibility of a nice slope without retaining walls. Goetten also noted that <br /> the additional information gained from tlie meeting between the developer and the <br /> Watershed District will be valuable. Gaffron said a problem would arise if the pond needs <br /> to grow outside of the area currently designated. O'Sullivan said he was informed that the <br /> City had been waiting to vacate Navarre Lane for a long time, and he was surprised when <br /> this issue came up at�he Council meeting. <br /> Ilse a��ed u�hen vacations c�ccur, if there is a c�arge made or is it a gift. Gaffron said it is <br /> a gift. Once the City concludes that they have na need for the property, the property is <br /> usually then divided between the neighboring properties. Gaffi-on noted there is need for <br /> utilities in Navarre Lane, and an easement w�uld be taken; but the utility easement also <br /> may show the need for access. Gaffron said there is also room for bargaining if the <br /> developer wants the vacatian. <br /> Flint noted that assistance can be given with the pond by vacating a portion of the lane <br /> while maintaining the other half. Gaffron informed the Commission that the site plan for <br /> the Culver's Restaurant is already on the east side of the 33'. McDermott noted there <br /> would also be an additional 8' if the project was moved 8' over to the north with <br /> elimination of the Olive Avenue trail. Flint commented that there might not be room for a <br /> ramp. <br /> 13 <br />