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MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 27, 1978 - PACE 18 She commented that she would like to study this request before making a recommendation and she would like to be shown that this is r against Orono's present policy. Commissioner Wilson stated it is possible to control the decks and boats accessing to the lake, but he did not think the same would be possible with people who are only walking to the lake. Commissioner Hammerel stag.. he did not fuel. the riparian access to the lake could be denied. The Commission questioned if private easements could be allowed without City approval and also if the City would be loosing control of the lake by allowing riparian access. The Zoning Administrat.,,r stated he had no problem with a walk-in easement, but expressed concern if it would remain only a walk-in easement. Mr. Adams stated the City Attorney has the legal papers regarding the ment and is reviewing them at the present ti;:,c. The Zoning Administrator explained that the applicant brought in his information the Thursday before the meeting, 2-23-78, and is asking for a variance of 35 ft. for Lot 6 which would be less than the required 200 ft. and also is asking for final plat approval. Mr. Adams stated they must know if there will be two or three lots because this will affect all the other lots and their deeds. The Zoning Administrator stated in the past the Commission has approved lots if the average of the lots complies with the Ordinance. Commissioner Wilson questioned if it would make any difference even if one of the lots would be lass than 200 ft., in the event Mr. Adams would give up the riparian rights on the wetlands. Mr. Adams s ted it will only be the owner of Lot 6 who can own the property in front of the structure, adding that the total lot area of the three lots is about 12 acres with dry buildable are. of about 7.2 acres. Commissioner Hurr moved to table the requ-st until further information on the legality of private easements is received from the City Attorney iind to review the homeowner's association aKreem.-nt. The inotion died for lack of a second. T I M ADAMS FARM AT LONG LAKE #358 (con't)