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1/21/97 JAN 2.8 1997 To: City of Orono Planning Commission I was unable to attend the public hearing held on January 21,1997 and would like to express my concerns on one of the issues that was on the agenda. The issue is that of application H22QI, the vacation of dedicated road right-of-way brought forth by George Adams, James Fieger and S.T. Robb Jr. My property address is ^630 and I own lots 11,12, and 13. The back side of my lots sit adjacent to land set aside by the City of Orono labeled as "Park". The 61 feet of my land that borders this "Park" property allows me direct access to the "Streets" that are proposed to be vacated. If these "Streets" are vacated I will lose reasonably good access to my property due to the fact that these "Streets" will have become private property. My cabin sits about 30 ’ above the high water mark of Lake Minnetonka. The large slope prevents me from moving equipment up the hill from the shoreline on which I reside. Six property owners to the north of me also share in this dilemma. Logistical problems will occur for all those living on the large slopes on the west side of Big Island if the said "Streets" are vacated. Benefitting three property owners while hindering six does not seem like a good idea. Because of these foreseeable problems I recommend that the "Streets" are not vacated and that they remain in place for concerned property owners to use now and in the future. During these next two years there will be activity on the Island as people scramble to get there septic systems up to code. I hope that property owners have the courtesy to communicate their plans with their immediate neighbors so that all will benefit from future construction (or destruction). Big Island is a very unique place and I believe joint cooperation between property owners will not only benefit themselves, but will also benefit the City of Orono. Sincerely, Jeffrey A. Person #630 Big Island