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MINTTES OF THE CTTV OF ORONO PARKS. OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, M * V 7,2001 in time where the exact property comers are located, and the Park Commission will be requesting the Council to conduct a survey of the area to determine the exact location of the lake access point. Gaffron showed the original plat of the area illustrating a 60 foot platted right-of*w^y that was dedicated for public use forever. Gaffron stated there is no question that there is a 60 foot right-of-way in that location. Gaffron noted the property line is extremely close to the existing house. GafTron stated according to some air photos taken in 1992, the slope drops at the end of the pavement by about eight feet, which would make it difficult to access the lake Gaffron stated the house is very close to the right-of-way according to the Cit> '$ maps, w ith a number of items being located within the nght-of-way. Gaffron stated the row of trees appears to be along the lot line. Gaffron stated the City did approve the driveway access to the residence, but IS unsure how the other items got placed within the nght-of-way. Gappa suted that nght-of-way has never officially been vacated by the City and is still considered to be City property. Gappa stated currently the public could walk down tliat nght-of- way to gain access to the lake and it is not pnvate property. Bull commented it is ver>’ difficult for the public to walk down that right-of-way since there is a drop off at the end. Gappa stated a dropoff did exist prior to the residence being constructed. Bull commented according to her pictures it appears the slope was more gradual in 1992 than it is today. Lyle Rahn, 1146 Wildhurst Trail, stated he has lived in this area for 30 years and has observed the activity’ that has taken place over the years. Rahn stated in the past this access point was utilized by snowmobilcrs and other residents in the neighborhood. Rahn stated four to five feet of dirt has been pushed up against the area by the tree, which has aggravated that access and has in essence made it very difficult for snowmobilers and'or pedestnans to walk dowTi to the lake. McDermott stated the grading issues would need to be reviewed by City Staff to see whether it is in compliance with their grading and drainage plan. Stacey Schoenteit, 4480 Forest Lake Landing, stated in her opinion the garage is located much closer to the right-of-way than what the survey depicts. Schoenteit stated in her view this area looks like pnvate property due to the landscaping and the location of the play structure m the right-of-way. Meyers stated the City w ould need to complete a survey of the area and determine the exact location of the nght-of-w ay. McDennon suted the Park Commission would bnng this issue up with the Council to see if they would be agreeable to a survey and to determine whether any violations have occurred. Gappa suggested the Park Commission review this lake access point on their June park tour. PAGE 2