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r I ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 (#2549 David Lovelace, Continued) Hawn inquired whether City Staff is looking to provide access to all the inland properties at this time or just for Lovelace. Gaffron stated the application tonight is to arrive at an access point for Lovelace. John Erickson commented that although Access Points G and H are not ideal, they were apparently at one time intended to provide access and should not be closed off. Erickson stated the City should take some steps to improve those access points. Gaffron stated there are some potential issues that exist with those access points as it relates to setback requirements by the LMCD. Gaffron stated if there is a need for vehicle access and a dock, there is not sufncient room to allow both. Mrs. Uran reiterated that vehicle access is only necessary during the winter months, noting that vehicles supposedly are not allowed on Big Island. Gaffron stated the City apparently has never officially banned vehicles from Big Island. Mayor Jabbour, 985 Tonkawa Road, stated there is the misperception that he is involved in this situation, noting that his property is located near Access Point H, which is not in close proximity to Access Point C. Jabbour stated due tu the ten foot setback requirement that must be met on both sides of the dock, it is not permissible to have a dock at this location unless a hardship is demonstrated and a variance is approved. Jabbour stated it is his opinion the road locateo near Access Point H should stay open to allow for access to other properties and that the road near Access Point G that is depicted on the map is very impassable and simply does not exist. Jabbour pointed out the City must comply with the LMCD requirements in providing an access point to the inland property owners. Erickson stated it is his view that if the road has been platted, it should stay platted. Gaffron stated if the City decides to vacate a road, the road is no longer dedicated to public right-of- way and goes back to the adjoining property owner. Gaffron stated the City does not have any intention of vacating the road near Access Point H. Mayor Jabbour stated in his view it would be bad public policy to close that road, noting he is in favor of keeping the road open. There were no further public comments regarding this application. Lindquist stated it is his personal feeling there will be future requests for docks on Big Island, and recommended going with Staffs recommendations one and two. Berg stated she would like to see two docks if so desired Hawn commented she would like to see two docks at Access Point C Stoddard suggested removing recommendation number five, with that item being addressed in the future. Stoddard stated he is okay with the other recommendations of City Staff. Nygard indicated he is in favor of City Staffs recommendations Pji}»c 8 i