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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,February 26,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 11. #18-3998 JAMES AND MARY JUNDT, 1400 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD, PRELIMINARY PLAT,STREET VACATION—RESOLUTION NOS.6835&6836 Barnhart reviewed his Staff report regarding a request for preliminary plat approval and right-of- way/easement vacation associated with a proposed 5-lot subdivision located at 1400 Bracketts Point Road. All lots meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance in terms of lot width and size and the plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The main feature of the project is the relocation of a portion of public Bracketts Point Road from the western edge of the peninsula to the center of the peninsula. This relocation will require vacation of the existing right-of-way and the sanitary sewer easement along this road. The proposed configuration and cul-de-sac improve the circulation in the area,allows for a more efficient turnaround,removes hardcover away from the lake,and creates a more logical route for access to the three lots to the south of the point. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 on two separate motions;one,to approve the right-of-way and the easement vacation; and two,to approve the preliminary plat as recommended in the staff report. During the public hearing a neighboring property owner commented that the private portion of Bracketts Point Road should be converted to a public road. Since that meeting that property owner has contacted city hall with a petition to convert the road from private to public. The road is currently proposed simply as a relocation of an existing public road and is proposed to remain public. Staff will investigate the condition of that road and report back to the City Council in the future. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and vacation of the road and easements subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Barnhart noted the DNR supports the vacation as well. Chuck Algon,Developer,stated they accept the staff report as presented and there are no additions or corrections. Dankey asked if the City would perform the work to relocate the sewer line. Barnhart indicated the developer will complete the work to City specifications at their expense and the City will approve the work after completion. Walsh commented the application is pretty straight forward. Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6835,a Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat for Southways,and to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6836,a Resolution Vacating a Portion of Brackett's Point Road and Sanitary Sewer Easement,subject to Staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. 12. #17-3984 CITY OF ORONO,TEXT AMENDMENT,SHORT-TERM(VACATION) RENTALS—ORDINANCE NO.204,THIRD SERIES Barnhart noted at the February 12 meeting,the City Council directed Staff to draft an ordinance that requires a license of all residential rental property and a prohibition of any rental term less than 30 days, except for a homesteaded property owner may rent up to two rooms of their home while occupied by the Page 4 of 13