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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2003 <br />• 10. #03 -2961 Nina Wildman, 745 Spring Hill Road — Preliminary Subdivision — <br />Continued <br />access. <br />Mr. Christy stated that as he understood it, the drive would be within the 20' easement, <br />but he deferred to Mr. Gronberg as it was outside his field of expertise. <br />Mr. Gronberg stated that he would look at that section of the cartway. He believed there <br />was a 16 '' /z' width along each side of the section line, and then it came into the 20' <br />easement. He felt that if the road were expanded, it would have to be expanded into the <br />Hawn property. <br />Murphy asked Barrett if the road were left as is, would he be satisfied that the lots have <br />legal access. Barrett replied that he felt the question had to be addressed as part of the <br />subdivision. <br />Hawn stated that they would not want to grant any easement other than permissive. <br />Gaffron stated they needed to have the surveyor look at that area to verify easements. <br />• Barrett stated that the road as it is traveled needs to be uncontestable by any future <br />owners. He suggested it be a condition of the final subdivision. <br />Gaffron stated they had not put together a preliminary plat resolution because they wanted <br />to resolve issues and know in which direction to head. The document would contain the <br />normal provisions for park dedication, stormwater trunk fee, and address the issues raised <br />in the Planning Commission's memo. He stated staff was looking for conceptual approval <br />from Council. <br />Murphy asked Ms. Wildman's attorney to speak directly to her neighbors concerning the <br />matters of the subdivision. He replied he would do that with Ms. Wildman's consent. <br />Ms. Hawn stated she would appreciate direct communication. <br />Murphy stated that Council was not mandating the Hawns or Winstons do anything at that <br />time. <br />Barrett stated that the main issue to address was that of legal access to the new properties. <br />Gaffron stated that they could declare a 33' cartway from Spring Hill Road to the <br />properties if necessary through a taking. Mr. Christy stated that would be contrary to the <br />neighbors' wishes. <br />• Barrett stated that if they found the subdivision could not be done without a road upgrade, <br />13 <br />