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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 15, 1996 ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chair Stephen Peterson. Sandra Smith. Dale Lindquist, Janice Berg, and Elizabeth Hawn. Charles Schroeder was absent. The following representetTthe 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 KAREN SKOOGATAMERA CHRISTENSEN, 280/350 TONKA AVTNUE 7:01-7:08 P.M. A. VACATION B. SUBDIMSION 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 Streei The property to be divided amongst applicants consists of lots 17 and 18, which have been legally combined, and have been assessed one sewer unit. The Skoog property would gain all of the vacated Hill Street. Lot 17 would go with Christensen's lot. and lot 18 w ould remain with the Skoog property. A 10’ drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated w ithin the vacated right-of-way to the extreme south edge, so as not to impede future additions to the Skoog residence. Mabusth said the City has no interest in Hill Street and is awaiting confirmation from surveyor to determine if there are any utilities located in Hill Street. Lindquist asked the width of Hill 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* easement to b ^ located at the extreme south portion of the vacated right- of-way. V'ote. Ayes 5, Nays 0. t