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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 14,1997 (#11 Valeks Request for Vacation - Continued) Jabbour informed Peterson of the history of the property, v acation request, and access issues to the Saga Hill park land parcels. He indicated the City may want a walking path at some point which may require the use of the Valek property right-of-way. Goetten noted that all the Council did not agree with his opinion. She felt the Valek's have been placed on hold long enough and asked the City and County to take action. Goetten recommended support of the Valek's request with maintenance of a utility easement. Kelley said his position would favor granting acquisition to the Valek ’s of the 1/2 acre parcel and moving the 10 ’ right-of-way to the west lot line. Mr. Valek responded to the Council’s comments He indicated the City gave him permission to do with the easement as he desired when he built his home. He indicated his driveway is located over the easement and utilities are located within the easement. Valek said the City had indicated the easement would be vacated years ago. Valek said the change in location of the easement would change a possible arrangement he had to buy a portion of a neighboring property. Mrs. Valek added that they also own another lot ne.\t to their residence. This lot is considered buildable and has sewer provided to the lot; the cost of which has already been paid. Kelley said his proposal is for the easement to run down the lot line. Valek explained his plan to purchase 1/4 acre from the neighbor. Jabbour informed Valek that he must ensure that the acquisition does not result in the neighbor’s property becoming substandard in size. Kelley clarified the size of the lots. The property is located in the one acre zoning district. Kelley questioned whether the acquisition was to be able to build another home. Mrs. Valek noted the lot would be improved by the additional land and reiterated the sewer stub was in and paid for. Mrs. Valek also indicated their property floods whenever it rains. The neighboring properties drain to their property. Drain tile is reauired on the western portion of the lot. She voiced frustration with the process of attempting to gain the 1/2 acre and the damages that have been incurred from flooding. Jabbour informed the Valek ’s that the City and residents have the right to the right-of- way. He suggested the 1/2 acre parcel acquisition request be separated from the right-of- way issue. He recommended the right-of-way be maintained for pedestrian use and suggested relocating the right-of-way. Goetten noted there is access to the park land from Garden Lane. I 1