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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 26, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 7 (PUBLIC COMMENTS, Continued) Engleman stated the state erected the gate. Engleman noted there are council members who are unaware of where this land is located. Gaffron stated it is the parcel that was donated by Alan Carlson and is the old Panuska farm. The land consists mainly of woods. A portion of the land was purchased by MN/DOT for a storm water pond and the portion to the south that is still owned by MN/DOT is a potential access to the land. This is one of the City properties that has been designated as open space. The City has no specific use or plans for the land at this time. Engleman asked how the property would be accessed if something happens there. Engleman stated his understanding is that when the new road went in, the City should have gotten a 12-foot easement on top of the berm to allow them access to it. There have now been trees planted in that easement. Gaffron asked if MN/DOT planted those trees. Engleman indicated they did. McMillan stated Staff will look into it and that she may have neglected to respond to his previous email after discussing his concerns with the City Administrator. Engleman stated he would like an answer because his property abuts the city property. McMillan requested Staff check into this situation and contact Mr. Engleman in the near future. Loftus indicated she will speak with the police chief about access to the property and then contact Mr. Engleman. Engleman commented he cut some brush and made a road on his property to the adjoining city property in the event that something happens and access would be needed. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 3. #12-3542 CITY OF ORONO, CODE AMENDMENT FOR LOTS OF RECORD IN SHORELAND AREAS - ORDINANCE NO. 92, THIRD SERIES Gaffron stated in 2009, the Minnesota Legislature adopted new laws regarding the use of nonconforming lots of record in shoreland areas. The proposed ordinance amendments are intended to bring the Orono Zoning Code into conformity with the provisions of state statutes. In addition, because the law changes require a number of revisions to the city codes regarding Record Lots on Big Island, the proposed ordinance updates the RS district Record Lot Inventory tables and adopts a new Official Record Lot Map and Listing. The City of Orono has a number of small lots on Shoreland areas that were created prior to current zoning standards and which, under our current codes, would be considered as substandard in area and/or width. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 04/09/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 03/26/2012[Page 2 of 7]