03-14-2022 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: 1. Purpose. To consider Joe Thull’s request for dock license for Dock site BI-6 (Massasoit Avenue), direct City Attorney to draft a license agreement. 2. Background. Last summer, the Orono City Council established a dock licensing program to provide dockage opportunity for inland lot of record owners on Big Island, to access their property via the existing right of way network on the island. The program was established to provide access to inland parcels that were not able to develop a private easement for access. In February, the City received a license from the LMCD to install a single, 20 foot long dock within the extended right of way of Massasoit Avenue. Massasoit Avenue is commonly described as the 30 foot wide right of way south of 450 Big Island, and north of 440 Big Island, on the west side of the peninsula. One boat is permitted to be stored at this dock. The LMCD’s license included some signage requirements, staff has not received the final wording. 3. Request. Joe Thull owns 480 Big Island, a land locked parcel north of the requested site. Mr. Thull is eligible to apply for a license under Section 38-903 (b). Mr. Thull has indicated that the boat to be stored is 2012 Bennington 20 SL, which will fit in the boat storage area identified on Exhibit C. State Registration has been applied for, but not yet received. 4. Public Comment. The issue of docks on public right of way has generated interest throughout Big Island. When the city’s application to the LMCD was received, several people spoke at the LMCD meeting. The minutes from the LMCD review on February 9th are attached as Exhibit D. To solicit additional public comment, a post card was mailed to every property owner on Big Island, requesting comment for this proposal. Comments in response to this application received by noon on Thursday are attached as Exhibit F. 5. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval and the Council direct the City Attorney to draft a license agreement incorporating applicable standards and LMCD requirements. Further, based on the costs for acquiring the license, including surveying, staff recommends establishing the license fee at $2,300.00 for this dock, for 2022. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED City Council should direct the city attorney to draft a license, with the fee of $2,300.00. Exhibits A. Application materials B. Applicant’s statement C. Dock layout D. LMCD minutes E. License standards F. Public Comment G. Mailing Information H. Dock location I. Fee Rundown References Article VI. – Public Lakeshore, Lakeshore Rights of way and docks. Case LA21-000017 (480 Big Island Dock) ROW Item No.: 18 Date: March 14, 2022 Item Description: Big Island Dock License request, Site BI-6, Joe Thull Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP Community Development Director Agenda Section: Community Development Report