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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING — OCTOBER 14, 1891 (##17) LUCIA MORISON REQUEST FOR A SECOND CURB CUT Moorse explained this is a request for a second curb cut because of safety concerns. He noted that staff has developed some alternatives which applicant does not feel are viable. Morison felt the second curb cut is the simplest way to remedy the situation. She explained that option #2 is not viable because of the berm and trees; and option #3 is possible but there is not a lot of room to turnaround. Jabbour felt concern about the proximity of the curb cut to the corner. He asked if it was possible to use the proposed configuration, but block the existing curb cut. Gerhardson noted that is what staff is proposing and to eliminate the tight turn, the curb cut could be blocked off in the right- of—way just short of the roadway to give a larger turnaround area. Goetten noted the situation is dangerous and felt a second curb cut is warranted. Callahan noted that in the Sugarwoods development, if safety warranted a second curb cut, it would be allowed. Morison felt there is no point to cut off the existing curb cut. Mayor Peterson asked if it would be possible to eliminate the existing curb cut entirely, and make the drive a "S" shape to provide a turnaround. Moorse questioned whether the Council has the authority.to vary from the ordinance, and asked if it should be amended. Goetten noted that it has been done in the past. Barrett pointed out the ordinance does not prohibit more than one, curb cut, but, in this case, Gerhardson feels it is better to have only one curb cut. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Callahan, to approve a second curb cut for Lucia Morison for property located at 1960 Fox Ridge Road, per her original proposal. Ayes 4, nays 0. 17