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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 8, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. 7. #15-3734 CHRISTOPHER BOLLIS, 2001350 STUBBS BAY ROAD NORTH, SKETCH PLAN REVIEW (continued) Gaffron noted this is a sketch plan review and requested the City Council discuss the following issues: 1. Should a road corridor for potential connection to Stubbs Bay Road North be established? 2. The applicant is advised to carefully review the buildability of the northerly lots in relation to ability to provide for conforming home locations and septic sites. 3. What is the applicant's intent for the portion of property not being divided? 4. What is the applicant's intent for the access to the existing house on Lot 5? Gaffron noted the applicant has indicated he will be leaving the width of Lots 1 and 2 at 200 feet. Gaffron stated this is a sketch plan review and no public hearing is required. Gaffron noted neighbors did attend the Planning Commission meeting and provided some comments regarding the proposal. Gaffron stated this development is fairly straight forward but that the City Council should provide some direction to the applicant. Cornick asked if the trail is likely to be constructed. Gaffron stated they would be talking about a trail along Stubbs Bay Road but there is no trail finther to the north to connect to. If a 10 -foot trail easement is granted along the west boundary, Staff would not expect the applicant to construct a trail at this time. Gaffron stated the easement for simply provide a corridor for a future trail, which does show up on the City's Trail Plan, but that the City has between $3 to $5 million in unfunded trail improvements contained within that plan. Staff would not recommend that the applicants be required to construct a segment of trail when there are no plans for an additional trail in this area. Walsh asked if there is any feedback from the police or fire department regarding the length of the cul-de- sac. Gaffron indicated there has not been discussion with either the police or fire departments at the present time. Gaffron stated the City has a number of existing private road cul-de-sacs that extend past 1,000 feet and closer to 1,500. The City's standard is 1000 -foot, but there are many existing private road cul-de-sacs that extend anywhere from 1,300 to 1,500 feet. Gaffron stated in the instance of a tomado where trees might block the road, it would be beneficial to have a second access point, but in a development like this, that option is not available. McMillan asked if the property that is not being included in this development is a conforming 2 -acre lot. Gaffron stated to his knowledge it is not conforming and might be a little bit less than two acres. Gaffron stated he is not sure if the Bollis family has decided what their plans are for that lot. Gaffron pointed out the existing house. McMillan asked if Lots 1 and 2 as depicted are 175 feet or 200 feet. Page 5 of 19