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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 8, 1990 <br />LAFAYETTE RIDGE CONTINUED <br />1978, a private street was made, however in the 1980 <br />Comprehensive Plan it said that anything in the urban area, of <br />which this was part, should be public streets. As far as the <br />hardcover credit, m.ost of the properties in Orono are outside of <br />1000' but there are substantial wetlands. This credit could <br />allow them to put hardcover on almost the entire lot because they <br />are in a 35% zone. The City's lot coverage zone may govern this <br />and may not make any difference. <br />JoEllen Hurr spoke representing the people of Lafa>ccte <br />Ridge. They requested action at this meeting rather than <br />tabling. <br />Bernhardson referred to the listing of private streets. <br />John Gerhardson noted the streets that were private within the <br />urban zone including Casco Cove, Church Lane, Herrick Circle, <br />Maple Avenue, Pence Lane, Sugarwoods Dr. and Lafayette Ridge Ct. <br />The only three meeting the City standards are Sugarwoods, <br />Lafayette and Herrick Circle. <br />Acting Mayor Callahan referred to the Urban Transportation <br />Policies, Secti n 2 noting that it doesn't really say there must <br />be a public roa- He asked the residents in attendance what they <br />want to do this for. <br />They felt it was in their interest to have the street taken <br />over by the City because they pay the same taxes as the rest of <br />the constituents. They have successfully done this with the City <br />of Minnetonka Beach and are requesting the same consideration. <br />Callahan asked if they felt it would be cheaper for the City <br />to take it over. <br />Bernhardson clarified that as private streets they are <br />responsible for snow removal, repair maintenance, etc. In a <br />public street, the City would be doing this work except possibly <br />for a major reconstruction. This area would probably not <br />necessitate that for a long time to come as it is up to City <br />standards. <br />Goetten stated this type of situation needs to be studied <br />carefully and approved. There are other streets within Orono <br />that may have similar requests. <br />Nettles asked how long this street was. Since this is just <br />a cul-du-sac it is not significant in cost cr City duties. <br />Callahan states the Comprehensive Plan did not take the same <br />view of public streets and PUD's and that may be of significance. <br />He asked if all or some of the private roads are through PUD's. <br />The answer will be found out.