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MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 27, 1978 - PAGE 16 Pe stated the Zoning Administrator had advised him to allow for the access along the lot line. The Zoning Administrator informed the Commission he had suggested that Mr. Adams request a 6 ft. access strip to the lake which would be setback from the lot line and excluded from the conserva- tion easement over Lot 6. Commissioner Hannah stated that when a dock is put in it must be 10 ft. from each lot line. Mr. Adams stated that for visual amenity reasons they are trying to keep the structures to the corners of the lots and they do not want the docks in the middle of the property due to the wetlands and also so they do not obstruct the views of the new homes. The Commission questioned if Lot 6 would have riparian rights if there was a conservation easement. The Zoning Administrator referred the Commission to a similar request by Cargill - Victoria Grain. He informed the Commission the City Attorney had advised him in that case the lot did have riparian rights even though there was a conservation easement across the lot. Mr. Adams stated the owner of Lot 6 will have a private easement to the other property so they can go to the lake. He explained the shoreline is very marshy and he did not think Orono was loosing anything by allowing the private easement. The configuration of the land and the fact they are setting aside five acres for a conservation easement is the hardship. He added that they have a conservation easement and a separate pasture easement. Commissioner Hurr cited the request by Paul Kaster who also asked for lake access for a back lot and was denied. Another similar situation was cited where a Mr. Dikstra requested the driveway access easement be extended to provide lakeshore access to the hack lot, but was denied. Commis- sioner Hurr stated she understood providing lake access would increase the value of the lots, but felt providing the lake access for non- lakeshore lots was against the philosophy of the City of Orono. TIM ADAMS FARM AT LONG LAKE #358 (con 't)