11/16/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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6 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 16, 1992 ZONING FILES #1778/1779 - CONT. Goetten asked the Planning Commission's opinion on the road issue. He reported his entire property is surrounded by right -of -way. He stated the road is currently 20' wide and serves 4 properties. There is an additional 10' available for right -of -way. In 1991, the Ci ty worked on the road, and it was the City's posit ion at that time that it was not necessary to widen the road. He said he hoped the newly created lot could access off Orono Orchard Road. He questioned the necessity of a 100' diameter cul -de -sac. Bellows agreed that the road may not be required at the width proposed. Kelley asked who would pay for the upgrading to the road. Gaffron stated it is the City Engineer's recommendation that the road be upgraded and paid for by benefitting property owners. Kelley stated he felt Lot 1 should access onto Fox Street. All members agreed. He felt it unfair that the entire burden of the cul -de -sac be born by Goetten. All members agreed. Kelley suggested a partial cul -de -sac or it be platted at this time and left undeveloped. Bellows asked about the potential of developing Fox Street right - of -way to the East. Mabusth indicated that is probably feasible because of the topography. Gaffron noted if Dakota Rail forces the access to the east to close, there would be an additional residence using the road for access. He indicated standards in the code require a public roadway to have a 50' wide right -of -way, paved at a minimum of 28', and a cul -de -sac with 100' radius. Bellows asked if there was another acceptable engineering alternative to the road. Gaffron stated the City Engineer does not recommend doing anything with Barrett Avenue. Johnson felt the area has limited transportation needs. 11