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City Council Meeting 4 December 11, 2000 6. #2550 Charles Van Eeckhout, 120 Brown Road South Preliminary Subdivision — Continued • Apple Glen Road. Mr. Van Eeckhout stated that he believed a preliminary plat approval would satisfy Long Lake's requirements. He was seeking to avoid any further time delays. Sansevere stated that he would not approve the plan until he was assured Van Eeckhout had access to the property. He asked how discussions with the adjacent property owner were progressing. Van Eeckhout stated he believed he has legal access off Apple Glen Road and would like approval based on his conviction. He would then work with Long Lake and continue to seek access from Brown Road so that he could have both entrance points. Mayor Jabbour stated he had casually inquired at Long Lake whether Mr. Van Eeckhout's application would be received favorably. He felt it would not be easy to gain access from Apple Glen, and it would be significantly more difficult to gain access after January 1St, because of the new council at Long Lake. The Orono Council could not give preliminary approval of his application contingent upon access being granted from Long Lake. He also stated that he received a letter from the adjacent property owner declaring that he read in Council minutes that he had been approached repeatedly by Mr. Van Eeckhout, when in fact, he felt he had not received reasonable offers for his land. The letter stated he was prepared to work with Mr. Van Eeckhout if he was properly • compensated. Kelley stated that he favored a plan with 6 lots, and only 1 access so that more dry buildable would not be taken from the lots and used for roads. He therefore would not approve the plan in front of Council. Mayor Jabbour asked Barrett if Council could grant approval contingent upon his receiving access from Long Lake. Barrett replied that if preliminary plat approval is granted, it obligates the City to find the applicant access if he meets a series of conditions, therefore the Council should not grant preliminary approval until access is provided. Mayor Jabbour asked Mr. Sweeney, Long Lake City Administrator, if they could decide on access before the next Orono meeting. He replied that they would not be able to respond before January because it would have to move through the Planning Commission and the Council. He also stated that the Apple Glen residents are strongly opposed to granting access. Mayor Jabbour stated that Council had to deny the application because of the pending deadline. Council wants the subdivision to succeed, but could not approve the application before Mr. Van Eeckhout gains access to the propem . •