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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING^°^^'^Weer//VQ iMINLTES FOR APRIL 15, 1996 ^ 1996 ROLL £fTY The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date vvith the following members present Chair Stephen Peterson, Sandra Smith. Dale l.indqif,,i. Janice Berg, and Elizabeth Hawn Charles Schroeder was absent. The following represented the City Staff: Building and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth and Recorder Sherry Frost Council member Hurr was present Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m. (#1) 7:00 P.M. - #2122 K^REN SKOOCn'A.MERA CHRISTENSEN, 280/350 TONKA AVTNirE 7:01-7:08 P.M. A.VACATION B.SCBDIVISION OF A LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The applicants were present. Mabusth reported that the comprehensive application was for a lot line rearrangement and the vacation of a portion of unimproved Hill Street The property to be divided amongst applicants consists of lots 17 and 18. which have been legally combined, and have been assessed one sew er unit The Skoog property would gain all of the vacated Hill Street. Lot 17 would go with Christensen's lot, and lot 18 would remain with the Skoog property. A 10' drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated within the vacated right-of-way to the extreme south edge, so as not to impede tliture additions to the Skoog residence. Mabusth said the City has no interest in Hill Street and ’. awaiting confirmation from surx eyor to determine if there are any utilities located • Hill Street Lindquist asked the width of 1 lill Street and was informed there is a 40' right-of-way. The applicants had nothing to add but asked that the sewer assessment be waived Peterson said the Planning Commission is unable to waive the sewer fee but the request would be forwarded to the Council. It was noted that the Planning Commission is in favor of waiving the sewer assessment There were no public comments. Lindquist moved. Berg seconded, to approve the lot line rearrangement, subject to the legal combination of the lots, and approve the vacation of Hill Street, subject to applicant dedicating a 10' casement to be located at the extreme south portion of the vacated right- of-way. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0.