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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 26, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 22 7. #15-3723 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL – LAKEVIEW PROPERTY – 405 NORTH ARM DRIVE – FINAL PLAT APPLICATION – 2ND PRELIMINARY REVIEW (continued) Walsh asked if it will be a recorded document. Hiller stated the transaction between the two parties would not be recorded. The structure of the transaction is that the homeowners association will retain fee ownership of the parcel and a conservation easement will be granted to the Citizens for Lakeview Preservation. Hiller stated the idea is to create a joint board between the two parties in order to control what the park will be. The conservation easement will be recorded along with the title transfer but the private transaction documents are not anticipated to be recorded. Walsh stated it would be nice to have it for City records and that it might be helpful for future Council members. Mattick stated from a Staff perspective, they talked about making sure the document does not somehow purport to create an obligation on the part of the City for maintenance and upkeep. Hiller stated from that standpoint, it would be reasonable for the City to review it. Levang stated if the City receives complaints regarding the park, there is a question about how to deal with those, but that it should not be an issue if the City has nothing to do with the park. Mattick stated his understanding is it will look like a park but the City will not own it and the easements will not be granted to the City. Mattick stated the caller may not find that satisfactory, but it will be the position of the City that it is not a city park and not under City control. Mattick noted they are creating a board between the homeowners association and the Citizens for Lakeview Preservation, which would need to deal with those issues. Hiller noted it is their intention to install signage indicating that it is a privately owned park but open to the public. Hiller stated the signage hopefully will help prevent calls to the City. Levang thanked Mr. Hiller for changing the name Quail Hollow. McMillan suggested when the lots are sold, the developer identify the alternative septic sites to the property owner as well as provide some type of document on what the conservation design areas entail. McMillan encouraged the applicant to provide as much information as possible on the care and management of a septic site since not all people are familiar with private septic systems. Hiller noted the septic sites will be identified as the survey and that the conservation areas will be signed. McMillan stated city sewer will probably not come to this area for a long time and that the property owners need to understand what they are getting into. McMillan thanked Mr. Hiller for his comments regarding the stormwater fees. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 06/08/2015 Approval of Council Minutes 05/26/15 [Page 6 of 22]