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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR MAY 18,1998 <br />(#3 - #2372 Barry and Janiece Haglund - Continued) <br />The applicant questioned whether North Ami Lane is public road. McMillan asked if a road has <br />been maintained, is it deemed a public road. Gaffron stated that the City Attorney indicated the City <br />has rights over the portion of road that has been used and maintained, but likely not over the entire <br />width of the 33' privately owned corridor. <br />Lindquist asked if the applicant would be willing to dedicate additional right-of-way for the road, <br />and the applicant replied affirmatively. Gaffron said an additional easement or dedication would be <br />needed for the cul-de-sac and additional area at the southeast corner of the property where the road <br />intersects with North Arm Drive West. Gaffron noted there are no City plans to upgrade North Arm <br />Lane at this time. McMillan asked if the City had any plan to prov ide access to the north. Gaffron <br />said there is no formal plan, but it is likely that a future access road would be needed to the north and <br />west. <br />At this time there was a short recess for inclement weather. Commissioner Berg left the meeting. <br />When the meeting resumed, Gaffron stated the size of the cul-de-sac would be 100' diameter, <br />centered on the 33' corridor. Only 8 1/2' additional right-of-way is needed along the east side of <br />applicant’s property. It was noted that at some point the City should probably obtain an easement <br />from the Armstrong property, to solidify the City's rights to that road. <br />The applicant asked that the application not be tabled due to the access issue but noted she <br />understood the City Council has the final decision. Smith noted that other issues such as wetland <br />delineation, storm water and drainage and park dedication would need to be addressed. The <br />applicant said the potential purchaser may want a pond on the site. <br />Jim Neilson, 340 North Arm Lane, asked about easements and Gaffron replied easements are <br />generally required from a subdivider as needed, but the City has alternative ways to obtain easements <br />absent a subdivision. <br />Lindquist moved. Smith seconded, to recommend approval with appropriate conditions. Vote: Ayes <br />5, Nays 0. <br />Gaffron advised this application would be scheduled for the first June Council meeting for <br />preliminary plat approval.