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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,July 14,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (8. JOSEPH CHURCH—4440 FOREST LAKE LANDING—ENCROACHMENT <br /> AGREEMENT, Continued) <br /> Curtis noted that Staff is agreeable to allowing the grading, removal of the east retaining walls, the <br /> reconstruction of the sidewalk, stairs and driveway subject to the property owner entering into an <br /> encroachment agreement addressing all other items located within the right-of-way. The encroachment <br /> agreement will need to be revised at the time the property owner intends to address/remove the deck and <br /> retaining walls. <br /> Curtis indicated that the City Council should provide direction to Staff regarding entering into an <br /> encroachment agreement for maintenance,reconstruction and/or removal of the right-of-way <br /> encroachments. <br /> Curtis noted Mr. Church has removed the sidewalk to stop the water from entering his home. Curtis <br /> displayed photos of the property. Curtis stated by removing the walls,two cars would be able to park in <br /> the driveway and open their doors. <br /> Anderson asked if this is an unmarked fire lane. <br /> Curtis indicated the area is somewhat steep and would be slippery if the grass is wet. Curtis pointed out <br /> the area in the landscaping that is open and allows pedestrian access down to the lake. <br /> Printup asked if the flag is in the right-of-way. <br /> Curtis pointed out the edge of the wall that surrounds the flag and that based on the survey, the flag pole <br /> itself is not within the fire lane. <br /> Levang asked if the area is marked at all as a fire lane. <br /> Curtis stated there are some monuments located near the property lines. <br /> Anderson stated the area looks very residential and that she personally would like to make the area more <br /> accessible to the general public by marking it. Anderson stated she would be very hesitant to walk down <br /> on what appears to be someone's private property in order to access the fire lane. <br /> Bremer stated this is pretty consistent with a number of the City's other fire lanes. <br /> Anderson stated she remembers sitting on the Park Commission when they were discussing marking <br /> some of the fire lanes and that the discussion revolved around how marking the fire lanes could create a <br /> problem in some situations. Anderson stated the City Council has an opportunity with this request to <br /> more clearly mark the fire lane. <br /> Bremer stated the City always has the right to do what they want with the fire lane and that this might be <br /> something for the Park Commission to look at. <br /> Printup stated removal of the wood retaining wall is a fantastic idea. <br /> Page 15 of 19 <br />