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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated she understands the comment about keeping Lots 4 and 5 together but that the City has no <br /> way to compel the developer to do that since the lots meet the City's subdivision standards as far as <br /> minimum lot size and setbacks. <br /> Schoenzeit commented it appears the applicant has their is crossed and i's dotted. <br /> Thiesse stated he has heard from Staff that the Council is leaning more towards a private road. <br /> George Stickney, 340 Peavey Road, indicated he was involved with the parties that are here tonight with a <br /> subdivision in 2007. The roadway has a 30-foot right-of-way and it is a nice beautiful roadway that is <br /> built to city standards as well as curb and gutter to the new cul-de-sac site. There is also a 90-foot right- <br /> of-way to the end of the road with a center island so the snow plows can get in there. Stickney stated the <br /> current public roadway along the lakeshore is not as wide and nice as what is being proposed. <br /> Stickney stated there is an opportunity tonight to extend the public road for those people who want to see <br /> Bracketts Point. The proposed road will be straighter and will not zig-zag. Stickney indicated the <br /> roadway will make it easier for fire trucks to access and will not increase the outlot size. In addition,the <br /> road is in awesome shape. <br /> Thiesse noted this is the first time the Planning Commission has heard any concerns about the road <br /> remaining private. Thiesse stated in his view it is a good plan and that he likes the recommendation to <br /> stagger the trees more. Thiesse stated he would also like the City Engineer to look at the road prior to it <br /> going to the City Council to see whether it is a viable option. <br /> Barnhart stated the City can always respond to requests to convert a private road to a public road and that <br /> it does not need to be part of an application. Generally the City will look for the road to be built to city <br /> standards and has been properly maintained. <br /> Thiesse stated he would like the road to be looked at to ensure the road is in great shape. <br /> Landgraver commented it is an interesting proposition and that there does not appear to be anything <br /> precluding that at this time. Landgraver stated those three people could petition the City to make it a <br /> public road if they so choose. <br /> Barnhart stated they can petition for that at any time and that it does not need to be part of this <br /> application. <br /> Thiesse stated he has no intention of holding the application back but that he would suggest the City <br /> Engineer look into it. <br /> Landgraver stated if the City Council elects to make it a private road,then it becomes a moot point,but <br /> that overall it is getting the road away from the lakeshore and relocating the utilities into a more easily <br /> maintained and serviced area. Landgraver stated Lot 4 may not be the perfect size for the existing <br /> residence but in his view it is a good faith effort to develop the site. Landgraver stated he is in support of <br /> the application. <br /> Page 4 of 12 <br />