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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, February 20, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. Leskinen stated she understands the comment about keeping Lots 4 and 5 together but that the City has no way to compel the developer to do that since the lots meet the City's subdivision standards as far as minimum lot size and setbacks. Schoenzeit commented it appears the applicant has their is crossed and is dotted. Thiesse stated he has heard from Staff that the Council is leaning more towards a private road. George Stickney, 340 Peavey Road, indicated he was involved with the parties that are here tonight with a subdivision in 2007. The roadway has a 30-foot right-of-way and it is a nice beautiful roadway that is built to city standards as well as curb and gutter to the new cul-de-sac site. There is also a 90-foot right- of-way to the end of the road with a center island so the snow plows can get in there. Stickney stated the current public roadway along the lakeshore is not as wide and nice as what is being proposed. Stickney stated there is an opportunity tonight to extend the public road for those people who want to see Bracketts Point. The proposed road will be straighter and will not zig-zag. Stickney indicated the roadway will make it easier for fire trucks to access and will not increase the outlot size. In addition, the road is in awesome shape. Thiesse noted this is the first time the Planning Commission has heard any concerns about the road remaining private. Thiesse stated in his view it is a good plan and that he likes the recommendation to stagger the trees more. Thiesse stated he would also like the City Engineer to look at the road prior to it going to the City Council to see whether it is a viable option. Barnhart stated the City can always respond to requests to convert a private road to a public road and that it does not need to be part of an application. Generally the City will look for the road to be built to city standards and has been properly maintained. Thiesse stated he would like the road to be looked at to ensure the road is in great shape. Landgraver commented it is an interesting proposition and that there does not appear to be anything precluding that at this time. Landgraver stated those three people could petition the City to make it a public road if they so choose. Barnhart stated they can petition for that at any time and that it does not need to be part of this application. Thiesse stated he has no intention of holding the application back but that he would suggest the City Engineer look into it. Landgraver stated if the City Council elects to make it a private road, then it becomes a moot point, but that overall it is getting the road away from the Lakeshore and relocating the utilities into a more easily maintained and serviced area. Landgraver stated Lot 4 may not be the perfect size for the existing residence but in his view it is a good faith effort to develop the site. Landgraver stated he is in support of the application. Page 4 of 12