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Commission approves drainage‑easement vacation to facilitate Orono Ice Arena expansion
Summary
The commission unanimously approved vacating a portion of a perimeter drainage and utility easement to allow the Orono School District to combine a small lot with its adjacent campus to support an Ice Arena expansion; staff said stormwater management requirements still apply.
The Orono Planning Commission unanimously approved a petition by the Orono School District to vacate part of a perimeter drainage and utility easement affecting 28856 Avenue North to allow the property to be combined with the adjacent school campus for an ICE Arena expansion.
Planning staff explained dedicated perimeter drainage and utility easements are typical for platted lots but that combining the parcels eliminates the need for the specific perimeter easement on the smaller lot. Staff emphasized that vacating the easement does not remove the applicant’s obligation to meet stormwater and drainage standards for any future construction.
There were no public comments on the request; the commission approved the easement vacation and the property will be combined and owned by the school district for the expansion work.
