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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL ' <br />MEETING HELD ON JUNE 12,1995 <br />( 910 - #2022 Robert Melamed - Continued) • <br />Callahan asked for a recommendation for outlot B to be dedicated to the City. It was <br />noted that the right -of -way off of Old Crystal Bay Road was probably not a good place <br />for a trail but needed to be located further in on the property. Melamed said this would <br />involve the filling ofwetlands and cutting into a treed area.. Melamed noted it was not <br />clear as to the location of the bike outlot on the property. Hurr said she was not <br />convinced that the .84 acre land was needed for Park Dedication noting a lot owner <br />would more than likely want to buffer their property from the waste control area noise <br />and would maintain the buffering themselves. Melamed said the outlot follows along the <br />park land. <br />Jabbour commented that he agreed with Kelley that no variance should be granted to the <br />City for its own convenience. Barrett said the City has traditionally treated itself as it <br />would the general public. <br />Callahan moved to claim the property known as outlot B instead of receiving funds for <br />Park Dedication with the property deeded to the City. Jabbour seconded the motion after <br />determining from Chair Flint that this was the recommendation of the Park Commission. <br />Ayes 4, Nays 1, Hurr. <br />Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, for the City Engineer, Park Commission Chair, and <br />developer to select the land most suitable for the bike trail; and when the land is agreed • <br />upon, the trail will be graded and seeded, but not paved. Kelley asked for the definition <br />of grading. Cook said this is land that is "opened up" to be seeded but no gravel laid; no <br />base is being asked for. When the trail is to be completed, the top soil would be removed <br />and the area paved. Hurr asked how this compared to the Dickey developer, who built <br />the trail section. The Dickey developer was paid for the trail construction. Park <br />Dedication fee was credited. These properties are being treated equally. Melamed will <br />receive credit for outlot A and not for grading. Melamed asked if the trail would need to <br />be contained all within the outlot. Cook replied to the negative, noting easements would <br />be needed for some areas and that filling of path would require mitigation. When asked <br />by Kelley, it was found that the bike path would be mitigated. Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />Callahan asked Council members if the driveway should be accessed off of the City drive <br />or Old Crystal Bay Road. Kelley noted his support to the City drive citing a safety <br />hardship. Jabbour commented that a hardship is not required if an upgrade is required. <br />Mabusth noted four options for upgrade of the driveway. Hurr responded that a major <br />expansion was not required of the Cygnet upgrade. Jabbour said there was no <br />demonstratable hardship and economics was the reason for the number of driveways. <br />Callahan said the reason for the driveway was to maintain access the park, and that an <br />upgraded turnaround would take away from the park atmosphere. Jabbour said he was <br />against the drive off of the City driveway, and the City should adhere to higher standards <br />than the public. <br />• <br />20 <br />