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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1990 ZONING FILE 11555- LANDSTAR, INC., CONTINUED • Mr. Jim Krey, 2560 Old Beach Road, said, "It was my understanding that drainage is not a concern for the lots in this subdivision. T-,ie City Engineer is now saying that curb and gutter is needed to help drainage. I would like to knew why the curb and gutter is needed." Cook replied, "It is a City requirement that curb and gutter be provided in urban sections of road in new developments. We had originally stated that Old Beach Road would be brought up to City standards. The 32 foot width with curb and gutter is what the City requires." Mabusth stated that the drainage referred to by the City Engineer pertains to the roadway. She said, "The City Engineer is not referring to drainage within the lots of the subdivision." Mr. MacKinnon said, "I would ask the Council keep in mind that my client is proposing to develop this parcel at approximately 50% of its maximum density. We are developing nine lots, but could have 17. The owner of the property believed that he could recove_ a comfortable amount of his investment by developing only nine lots. He only considered sewer and water and the contribution toward a 1z" overlay in his cost estimates. At a late date, that is now being changed. The City is now asking for curb and gutter. If that is the case, we will submit • a new plan with more lots so we can recover more money to pay the cost of the road improvements." Mr. Dave Schneider, Old Beach Road, asked what the City of } Orono would like to see: Old Beac'l Road become. He said, "If the road is upgraded, it will become a super short -cut. There is a newly expanded and upgraded intersection in Navarre. Why upgrade Old Beach Road ?" Mayor Grabek stated that the upgrade is not intended for the purpose of turning Old Bea&i Road into a faster shortcut. He stated that the upgrade is required from a safety point of view. Cook commented, "The widening of Old Beach Road will primarily be done to accommodate the curb and gutter. The traveled portion of the road will not increase significantly. I do not believe that the quality of the road will cause people to drive at a higher rate of speed." Mr. Schneider asked whether it would be appropriate to consider placing a cul -de -sac at the end of Old Beach Road. Cook replied, "That could be addressed as a separate issue. However, that would create a very long cul -de -sac, which is not looked on favorably from a safety standpoint." • - 29 -