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1 . <br />minutes of the planning commission meeting held march 13, <br />Tim Adamp cited the development directly east of his <br />property which was quickly built up in contrast to this <br />development where he anticipated no more than 10-11 <br />homes within the first year. <br />1978 - PAGE 3 <br />*^arm at Long Lake <br />#358 <br />(continued) <br />Jim Olson stated to have private gravel roads is not the <br />general policy, and the erosion and safety hazards must <br />be taken into account. He added that if the idea of <br />private roads also produces problems then this policy <br />possibly should be changed. <br />Hassel explained when roads are taken back by the City in <br />areas where the roads have not been maintained, there is <br />no developer to absorb costs. Jim Olson commented that <br />by State statute the City Coimcil has the right to assess <br />the cost back to the affected properties if the property <br />owners ask the City to take over the streets. However, if <br />the City of Orono chooses differently it may do so. The <br />Zoning Administrator added that at present these costs <br />are provided for in the general fund. Hannah asked how <br />frequently it would be necessary to add gravel to the <br />roads to prevent erosion. Mr. Olson replied it would be <br />very difficult to estimate, but depends a great deal on <br />the base. <br />O Hammerel felt the roads in this area most likely would be <br />maintained properly since the homeowners w>uld be paying <br />a great deal for the lots and homes in this area. Hurr <br />cited other areas with homes of high value where this was <br />not the case and she did not feel the value of property <br />necessarily indicated the home owners would properly main­ <br />tain the roads. <br />Tim Adams stated the people buying homes are legally bound <br />to maintain the roads. Also, property owners have only <br />18 months in which to build a house after purchasing a lot, <br />at which time he will buy back the lot. <br />Hassel expressed concern that with private roads the pro­ <br />blem of maintenance and additional costs could be tied <br />to the City. He suggested the whole policy of private <br />roads be reviewed. Tim Adams read from the association <br />agreements which noted the City of Orono will be held <br />harmless for the maintenance of the roads. <br />Hannah noted in the Farview Subdivision the developer put <br />in the roads, but the private road now is a city street.