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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETEING <br /> Monday,MAY 13,2019 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 23. XERXES AWARD <br /> Farniok noted the Orono Police Department was one of two departments that received the Award for <br /> Innovation. Orono received this award for their community service dog program. Xerxes is utilized on <br /> mental health crises and medical calls, and is there for officers, staff,and the public. Xerxes is a great <br /> asset to the department and community. Xerxes' handlers have put a lot of time into making sure that he <br /> gets out into the community and makes a difference. <br /> PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT <br /> 24. LA19-000018—CHRIS AND RACHEL BOLLIS,350 STUBBS BAY ROAD NORTH, <br /> PRELIMINARY PLAT—RESOLUTION <br /> Barnhart stated the applicants are proposing the subdivision of this approximately 10-acre property into <br /> two buildable lots, each meeting the minimum lot area size and frontage requirements. One of the lots is <br /> uniquely shaped and offers limited buildable area since the building line falls in the wetland. The width <br /> of the lot is normally measured at the building setback line. This lot does meet the width requirements as <br /> adjusted and the development of the property is consistent with the City's zoning ordinances and <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their April 15 meeting. The main discussion at the <br /> meeting involved the requirement of the cul-de-sac and the private road width. The applicant is <br /> proposing a hammerhead turn-around versus a cul-de-sac. Even though the fire chief supports a <br /> hammerhead configuration, City Code requires a cul-de-sac to facilitate the turning movements of large <br /> vehicles, including emergency vehicles, school buses, garbage/refuse haulers, and delivery trucks. After a <br /> lengthy discussion,the Planning Commission did not support the hammerhead. <br /> In addition,the property owner is proposing pavement width of 20 feet. City Code requires a 24-foot <br /> width. The applicant has indicated that the reduced width protects existing screening evergreen trees. <br /> Staff did not support the deviation from the width,but the Planning Commission supported a 24-foot <br /> width for the first 50 feet,which would coincide with the first driveway serving the adjacent property, and <br /> the remainder being 20 feet wide. <br /> Ultimately the Planning Commission did recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to Staff's <br /> recommended five conditions,with Condition No. 3 being amended regarding the driveway width. The <br /> applicants have stated the decrease in width of the roadway is necessary to protect some existing <br /> screening on the property. <br /> Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution as drafted. <br /> George Stickney,Developer,provided the City Council with a tree delineation survey that was conducted <br /> on the property. Stickney stated at first they were not objecting to the 24-foot width for the first 50 feet, <br /> but upon further study it was determined that if the road was 24 feet wide, it would be within two feet of <br /> the dripline of the tree. The neighbors on both sides of this property do not want to see the trees removed <br /> or damaged since the trees are in very good condition. A 20-foot width works just fine but 24 feet is too <br /> wide, especially since there is not enough room on the north end to construct the road to that width <br /> without damaging the trees. <br /> Page 5 of 21 <br />