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CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 5 4 9 5 Addition was platted in 1994, Manor Circle was ultimately not extended; its 50' corridor dead - ends at the rear lot lines of 2485 and 2525 Thoroughbred Lane; and WHEREAS, the properties at 2485 and 2525 Thoroughbred Lane do not have an identified need for rear access to Manor Circle, and have not used Manor Circle for access. Further, no utility lines serving 2485 and 2525 Thoroughbred Lane require use of Manor Circle, and no private or public trail system, drainageway or other amenity exists or is planned that would suggest a need for preservation of the entire Manor Circle corridor as a public road; and WHEREAS, the Owners have jointly requested that the City vacate Manor Circle, and have requested that the City approve a re -plat involving the vacated road and their respective properties to create a private road outlot with cul-de-sac, and increase the size of their individual lots. An additional basis for the request is to allow the owners of 130 Manor Circle to meet the required setbacks for a proposed addition to their existing residence without the need for a setback variance; and • WHEREAS, while the paved road segment of Manor Circle exists within the dedicated 50' right-of-way corridor, the existing paved cul-de-sac circle extends easterly and westerly beyond the dedicated right-of-way into the Properties. It was originally intended that these cul-de-sac extensions be on temporary easements, and that the cul-de-sac pavement be removed once the road was extended to the north. It is not known whether temporary easements were ever created, but if so, they may need to be modified under the proposed re -plat; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2006 the Owners filed an application for the proposed street and easement vacation and re -plat; and WHEREAS, after due published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 462.358 et. seq. and the City of Orono Zoning and Subdivision Codes, the Orono Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application on July 17, 2006, at which time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon; and WHEREAS, on July 17, 2006 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application, conditioned on the dedication of necessary utility and drainage easements and provision of evidence that the road will continue to be maintained by the Owners or the existing neighborhood homeowners association; and Page 2 of 7