06-17-1991 Planning Commission Minutes

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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 1991 J U L 2 8 1991 ROLL CALL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Planning Commission Chair Charlie Kelley, and Planning Commission Members Jeffrey Johnson, Maureen Bellows, Ed Cohen, Charles Schroeder, and Sara Moos. Candace Rowlette was absent. The following represented the- City Staff: Building and Zoning Administrator Mabusth, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron, and City Recorder Scheffler. Council Representative J. Diann Goetten was present, as was Councilmember Jabbour. (J1)ZONING FILE #1653- JEFFREY JOHNSON 3825 CHERRY AVENUE VACATION OF AN UNIMPROVED RIGHT -OF- WAY - PUBLIC HEARING Jeffrey Johnson was present. At 8:00 p.m., Kelley opened the Public Hearing, and asked Mabusth to provide a review of application #1653. Mabusth summarized the information set forth in her memo dated June 12, 1991 pertaining to Mr. Johnson's request to vacate a portion of an unimproved public right -of -way. She used a plat map of the area to show the section of alley that would be vacated. Mabusth noted that the alley restricts the area in which any improvements can occur to the rear of the existing house. She advised that the Public Works Director is asking the applicant to provide drainage and utility easements over the vacated portion of the alley. This, however, would limit the building envelope because construction could not take place within the easement. The rear lot line would be redefined, reducing need for setback Variance." Kelley asked Mabusth if she could elaborate on the request by the Public Works Director to have an easement dedicated for a future bike trail through that area. Mabusth replied, "I have nothing further to add at this time. It is a recent policy of the City to have the Park Commission review Vacations and Subdivisions to assist with their plan for a future bike trail. It is my understanding that this particular request would be reviewed by the Park Commission at their July 2, 1991 meeting." Kathryn Nevers, 3860 Cherry Avenue, stated that she and her son each own two lots on the south side of Cherry Avenue. She asked what impact Johnson's request to vacate a portion of the alley would have on their parcels. Kelley explained that Johnson's request would have no impact on the adjacent lots on the south side of Cherry Avenue. - 1 - Im