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MINUTES OF THE , <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMNIISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 16,2007 . <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3258 George Stickney, Continued) <br /> Sticlrney stated it was platted originally for access for one family in mind and that it is typical for the <br /> caretakers to stop any foreign vehicles that attempt to travel back there. Sticlrney stated the City has not <br /> maintained the road for a number of years. Stickney stated in his opinion it would be in the best interests <br /> to clean up this area. <br /> Zullo commented the sign was probably erected illegally. . <br /> Kroeger stated the sign says dead end—turn around here. <br /> Zullo inquired what upkeep on this road the City would have been responsible for. <br /> Gaffron stated the City has a number of different types of road ownership and maintenance requirements. <br /> Gaffron stated the City has not maintained this road because there was not felt to be a need to and that <br /> there now is a concern that the road should be maintained with the recent installation of sewer. Gaffron <br /> stated there really is no public value or need to gain access to the middle of three private residences. <br /> Gaffron commented this is a very unique layout and that it is difficult to balance who should have what <br /> rights. ' <br /> Sticlrney stated the roadway is approximately 14 feet. <br /> Rahn inquired why the input of the fire marshal has not yet been obtained if access is the primary issue. <br /> Rahn stated he would like the input of the fire marshal prior to moving this application forward. <br /> . Zullo commented that area is still city property and that there could be a walking path along the lake. <br /> Kroeger inquired whether there is any point along the roadway to access the lake. <br /> Gaffron indicated there is not. Gaffron stated the Planning Commission should determine what,if any, <br /> value there is to retaining the public right-of-way in this area. <br /> Kempf commented people could travel to other areas of the city and sit on the beaches if they wanted to <br /> be near the water. Kempf stated in his opinion this is not the type of area where a spot should be created <br /> for public parking. <br /> Sticlrney stated this area is very private. � <br /> Zullo stated the Planning Commission should look at the future of this area and that these properties <br /> would be receiving a tremendous value without compensating the city in any manner if the public right- <br /> of-way is not retained. <br /> Rahn pointed out the City also has a number of fire lanes that are encroached upon by some of the citizens <br /> but that does not mean that the City is ready to relinquish their rights to those fire lanes. Rahn stated the <br /> PAGE 25 <br />