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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19, 2000 <br /> • (#2550 Charles Van Eeckhout, Continued) <br /> Weinberger stated the City of Orono requires at the time a private or public road is constructed <br /> within a subdivision that 50 feet of right-of-way is dedicated only for roadway purposes. Weinberger <br /> stated the developer is requesting a 24 foot road width, with City Code requiring 28 foot. The <br /> additional space is utilized for snow storage or shoulder. When it was originally platted, the <br /> City required a ten foot roadway and utility easement across the north ten feet of Berkowski's <br /> property. <br /> Berkowski inquired whether the trees located within that easement could potentially be removed. <br /> Weinberger stated they could. <br /> Berkowski commented in his view the access issue should be resolved. <br /> Hawn commented from the information supplied tonight, it does not appear the road would <br /> run across the northern portion of his property. <br /> Kluth indicated access would become a condition of approval, and if not met, the subdivision <br /> would not be approved. <br /> Weinberger stated the City currently owns the ten foot easement. Weinberger stated City <br /> Ordinance requires a 28 foot roadway, with a variance and a demonstration of a hardship being <br /> necessary in order for the City to approve a 24 foot road. Staff is recommending construction of <br /> a 28 foot roadway. <br /> • Berg stated they are attempting to preserve as many of the trees in this area as possible, <br /> noting there will be no parking on the roadway. <br /> Smith commented the reason behind the 28 foot requirement is to allow adequate access for <br /> emergerncy vehicles. <br /> Weinberger stated if the roadway were to service only six lots, it would require a 24 foot roadway. <br /> Stoddard stated the developer may need to decide whether to create six lots or seven lots. <br /> Weinberger stated the City of Orono has been very consistent in the past on what they approve <br /> in terms of density. <br /> Hawn commented the major issues before the Planning Commission tonight are access, size <br /> of the lots, and the size of the roadway. <br /> Weinberger pointed out even if six lots were created within this subdivision, the roadway itself <br /> would be serving seven lots. <br /> Hawn commented she personally would like to see bigger lots in this subdivision. <br /> Nygard concurred that he would like to see larger lots within this development. <br /> Kluth commented he would be agreeable to allowing a 24 foot road if only six lots were created. <br /> Hawn stated the Applicant needs to submit the appropriate documentation to the City demonstrating <br /> • resolution of the access issue. <br /> Page 12 <br />