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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 10, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. #17-3944 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON BEHALF OF UGORETS 8098 LLC, 2520 SHADYWOOD ROAD, REZONING AND MASTER PLAN APPROVAL - Continued Frank Masserano, 2477 Shadywood Road, stated he is located right across from this project. Masserano thanked Mayor Walsh for his comments regarding the recommendation from Staff. Masserano stated he is opposed to the project and rezoning for the following reasons: One, the entrance and exit drive for this proposed building will be directly across from the IMS office building entrance and driveway. The 80 -plus cars entering and exiting will intensely increase the difficulty of the staff's and visitors' ability to access his property. Masserano noted at the Planning Commission meeting it was stated this will not significantly increase traffic on County Road 19, which is simply not the case. Two, City Staff indicated the proposed use of the property is the highest intense use for density. Masserano stated this is a conclusion prepared by the powers that be having to meet their own internal requirements for density and was not created with any kind of input from the community. Masserano stated this conclusion represents poor judgment and a lack of common sense and would result in a terrible impact on the immediate community. Masserano commented he likes Alex Ugorets very much and that he supports the development of private property but not at the cost of the health and welfare of the community. Masserano stated the other reasons he is opposed to this project include, one, the proposed condominiums will not sell at $750,000 and will end up the same way as the Mist project did. Masserano stated he is aware of the problems that result from living in multi -family housing. Masserano stated another reason he is opposed to the project is traffic, the impact on the wildlife, and the height of the building. Masserano stated in his view other options exist for the property. Masserano noted Charles Cudd is building seven homes next to his property, which is fine, and perhaps the plan could be changed to allow for something that like. In addition, 75 homes are being built on the old golf course, which will also add to the traffic in the area. Masserano commented he realizes Alex Ugorets has invested a lot of money and that it would be appropriate for him to get a yes or a no on the project. Masserano encouraged the City Council to deny the project. There were no further public comments. Crosby stated he appreciates the comments by the applicant and the residents. Crosby stated he believes the applicant wants to do something good for the community but unfortunately the proposed project is not it. Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to direct Staff to draft a denial resolution for Application No. #17-3944, Westwood Professional Services on behalf of Ugorets 8098, LLC, 2520 Shadywood Road. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (Recess taken from 8:39 p.m. to 8:42 p.m.) Page 10 of 14