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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2549 David Lovelace, Continued) <br /> Hawn inquired whether City Staff is looking to provide access to all the inland properties at this time <br /> or just for Lovelace. <br /> Gaffron stated the application tonight is to arrive at an access point for Lovelace. <br /> John Erickson commented that although Access Points G and H are not ideal, they were apparently <br /> at one time intended to provide access and should not be closed off. Erickson stated the City should <br /> take some steps to improve those access points. <br /> Gaffron stated there are some potential issues that exist with those access points as it relates to <br /> setback requirements by the LMCD. Gaffron stated if there is a need for vehicle access and a dock, <br /> there is not sufficient room to allow both. <br /> Mrs. Uran reiterated that vehicle access is only necessary during the winter months, noting that <br /> vehicles supposedly are not allowed on Big Island. <br /> Gaffron stated the City apparently has never officially banned vehicles from Big Island. <br /> Mayor Jabbour, 985 Tonkawa Road, stated there is the misperception that he is involved in this <br /> situation, noting that his property is located near Access Point H, which is not in close proximity to <br /> Access Point C. Jabbour stated due to the ten foot setback requirement that must be met on both <br /> sides of the dock, it is not permissible to have a dock at this location unless a hardship is <br /> demonstrated and a variance is approved. Jabbour stated it is his opinion the road located near <br /> • Access Point H should stay open to allow for access to other properties and that the road near <br /> Access Point G that is depicted on the map is very impassable and simply does not exist. Jabbour <br /> pointed out the City must comply with the LMCD requirements in providing an access point to the <br /> inland property owners. <br /> Erickson stated it is his view that if the road has been platted, it should stay platted. <br /> Gaffron stated if the City decides to vacate a road, the road is no longer dedicated to public right-of- <br /> way and goes back to the adjoining property owner. Gaffron stated the City does not have any <br /> intention of vacating the road near Access Point H. <br /> Mayor Jabbour stated in his view it would be bad public policy to close that road, noting he is in <br /> favor of keeping the road open. <br /> There were no further public comments regarding this application. <br /> Lindquist stated it is his personal feeling there will be future requests for docks on Big Island, and <br /> recommended going with Staff's recommendations one and two. <br /> Berg stated she would like to see two docks if so desired. <br /> Hawn commented she would like to see two docks at Access Point C. <br /> Stoddard suggested removing recommendation number five, with that item being addressed in the <br /> future. Stoddard stated he is okay with the other recommendations of City Staff. <br /> • Nygard indicated he is in favor of City Staffs recommendations. <br /> Page 8 <br />