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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 14, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 15 of 19 (8. JOSEPH CHURCH – 4440 FOREST LAKE LANDING – ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT, Continued) Curtis noted that Staff is agreeable to allowing the grading, removal of the east retaining walls, the reconstruction of the sidewalk, stairs and driveway subject to the property owner entering into an encroachment agreement addressing all other items located within the right-of-way. The encroachment agreement will need to be revised at the time the property owner intends to address/remove the deck and retaining walls. Curtis indicated that the City Council should provide direction to Staff regarding entering into an encroachment agreement for maintenance, reconstruction and/or removal of the right-of-way encroachments. Curtis noted Mr. Church has removed the sidewalk to stop the water from entering his home. Curtis displayed photos of the property. Curtis stated by removing the walls, two cars would be able to park in the driveway and open their doors. Anderson asked if this is an unmarked fire lane. Curtis indicated the area is somewhat steep and would be slippery if the grass is wet. Curtis pointed out the area in the landscaping that is open and allows pedestrian access down to the lake. Printup asked if the flag is in the right-of-way. Curtis pointed out the edge of the wall that surrounds the flag and that based on the survey, the flag pole itself is not within the fire lane. Levang asked if the area is marked at all as a fire lane. Curtis stated there are some monuments located near the property lines. Anderson stated the area looks very residential and that she personally would like to make the area more accessible to the general public by marking it. Anderson stated she would be very hesitant to walk down on what appears to be someone’s private property in order to access the fire lane. Bremer stated this is pretty consistent with a number of the City’s other fire lanes. Anderson stated she remembers sitting on the Park Commission when they were discussing marking some of the fire lanes and that the discussion revolved around how marking the fire lanes could create a problem in some situations. Anderson stated the City Council has an opportunity with this request to more clearly mark the fire lane. Bremer stated the City always has the right to do what they want with the fire lane and that this might be something for the Park Commission to look at. Printup stated removal of the wood retaining wall is a fantastic idea. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 07/28/2014 Approval of Council Minutes 07/14/2014 [Page 15 of 19]