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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, June 18, 2018 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />5. LA18-000055 PAUL VOGSTROM, 2709 WALTERS PORT LANE, SKETCH PLAN, <br />6:49 P.M. — 8:07 P.M. — Continued <br />Vogstrom indicated the fire chief has not seen this exact plan. Vogstrom asked if they got his okay on it <br />whether that would satisfy the City's requirement. <br />Thiesse noted the City Council has the final decision. <br />Erickson stated in addition to the fire department, they also have the police and ambulance crew. <br />Howery stated the Dunkleys are more than happy to accommodate the fire chief and emergency vehicles. <br />Thiesse asked where gate two is located. <br />Curtis indicated it is on Lot 1, which is the Dunkley property. <br />Eric Vogstrom stated to his knowledge both gates are on the Dunkley property. <br />Curtis pointed out the location of the two gates. <br />Ressler commented it seems like adding gates kind of eliminates the purpose of making the road a loop <br />regardless if the gate is motion sensored. Ressler asked if the gates are that important. <br />Vogstrom noted there are two gates and not three and that he can speak with the Dunkleys about them. <br />There is a gate currently on Pence, which opens automatically. Vogstrom stated they did talk about <br />adding a third gate with a strobe light that would open automatically so people did not have to get out of <br />their cars. Vogstrom stated they would like to have the gate because they do not want someone who is <br />not familiar with the area driving all around. <br />Thiesse commented there are a lot of gates in the City of Orono and that could be part of the applicants' <br />flexibility. <br />Vogstrom indicated they are open to suggestions. <br />Libby stated a gate usually has fencing associated with it and a desire for privacy. Libby asked if the <br />gates are in conjunction with fencing. <br />Vogstrom indicated there are little stone columns holding the gate. <br />Libby asked if the gate is more to delineate the driveway rather than for security or safety. <br />Vogstrom stated it was probably more aesthetic and that the gate opens automatically if someone drives <br />up to it. <br />Libby asked if he sees any kind of safety issues with the crossing of the two driveways. <br />Page 13 of 21 <br />