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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, October 16, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Barnhart noted this project has been designed with the intention of following city ordinances in terms of <br />lot size, lot frontage, and things of that nature. Barnhart stated at the present time no variances appear to <br />be necessary. <br />Thiesse stated he sees this as a Lakeview type development where it is quite critical that everything be <br />met. Thiesse asked what the ramifications are with relocating the road. <br />Barnhart pointed out there are property owners that are not part of this subdivision who may want to <br />retain the access as it is now. <br />Thiesse stated he was thinking on the north end. <br />Barnhart illustrated the path of the proposed roadway, noting that the existing lots would still maintain <br />their access. <br />City Administrator Rief asked if the road would remain public after it is moved. <br />Barnhart indicated it would. <br />Landgraver asked what the pros and cons are of leaving the sewer line where it is. <br />Barnhart stated the cost to relocate the sewer line would be pretty expensive. <br />Thiesse stated the City would need to have vehicular access to that area. <br />Rief stated one of the concerns with moving the sewer line is the need for lift stations. <br />Landgraver asked if there is any additional maintenance cost with leaving the septic line. <br />Barnhart stated having the road as access makes it easier and that there will probably be some additional <br />impacts but that the City Engineer has reviewed it briefly and did not raise any concerns with relocating <br />it. <br />Leskinen commented having the road go down the middle might be better for the lake since it would help <br />with salt runoff and hardcover. <br />Barnhart stated having the road by the lake also provides some benefit to the area in terms of lake views. <br />Chuck Alcon stated since they submitted their plan, they have met with the fire chief, which led to the <br />basis of the radius of the cul-de-sac. The road would also improve emergency vehicles access. Alcon <br />stated they also met with LMCD staff, and since there will be no marina, each property owner will be <br />responsible to permit their own docks on their lakeshore. <br />Alcon indicated they also met with the MCWD staff, and they are eager to get the road off the lakeshore. <br />The proposal is to maintain the sewer line and provide an easement using grass pavers so the maintenance <br />trucks can get down there. <br />Page 30 of 32 <br />