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D.This is the only threc-lamily cul-de-sac that drains into Lake Minnetonka <br />that can be easily revegeiated to slow down the drainage over blacktop <br />into the lake. <br />This is the only three-family cul-dc-sac that in\olves a lake lot separated <br />into two tax parcels. This separation requires the property owners to <br />cross a public cul-de-sac to gain access to their lakeshore. <br />F.This is the only three-family cul-de-sac that anracts strangers looking for <br />access to the lake. Removing it will decrease the number of trips onto <br />and off of North Shore Drive. <br />G.This is the only three-family cul-de-sac whose removal is supported by <br />all three property owners and the two affected neighbors. <br />H.This is the only three-family cul-de-sac along North Shore Drive where <br />the norm is single and double private driveways. <br />I.This is the only three-family cul-de-sac the City of Orono has considered <br />removing for almost twenty years. <br />J.The City will no longer bear the cost of maintaining the existing street. <br />K.Removal of the public street will make the area safer for children. <br />L.Removal of the public street will increase security to the existing homes. <br />M.Removal of the public street will improve the aesthetic view from the <br />lake. <br />16.The Council finds that the unique aspects of this proposal as noted above are <br />sufficient justification to allow the removal of this public road and cul-de-sac. <br />The Council finds that the vacation of Scotch Pine Lane is supported by unique <br />circumstances that arc not generally found in other areas of Orono where private <br />Page 5 of 9