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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 28, 2006 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ (#06-3219 Edson Spencer, Continued) effort into creating this conservation easement and preserving the natural area and would request the driveway be left at 17 feet. Kellogg stated they had discussed putting gravel shoulders along the roadway to obtain the 20-foot width. Robert Fullerton indicated he is in the process of purchasing the Spencer property and that his family has resided in Orono for 75 years. The reason the conservation easement has been made possible is that the Spencers have agreed to do the easement instead of constructing a house on that lot. Fullerton stated the conservation easement does not make economic sense but that they would like to see the land left vacant. Fullerton stated the neighbors have been approached about purchasing the conservation easement and an agreement has been reached with two of them. Fullerton noted the requirement to widen the road was not discussed initially and that the neighbors would be hard-pressed to now pay for the widening of the roadway in addition to the lot. Fullerton stated if it is possible for the City Council to leave the width of the road as is, he would like the Council to consider that. Peterson stated she would be agreeable to leaving the roadway at 17 feet given the guidelines stated in the City’s Rural Oasis Plan and as long as the neighbors are well aware of the ramifications of leaving the driveway as is. Phil Ordway, 1145 County Road 6, indicated he understands the ramifications and is in favor of leaving the roadway as is. Murphy commented the history of how the land has been used should also be taken into consideration. Murphy concurred the people involved in this project should be aware of the recommendation of the fire marshal. McMillan stated as long as the three neighbors to the south understand the ramifications of leaving the roadway at 17-feet and the potential issues that the fire marshal has raised, she would not be opposed to leaving the roadway as is. McMillan commented the neighbors could look at providing some bump-outs and other options for fire protection. Peter Grant, 1245 County Road 6, indicated he also is aware of the ramifications and is in favor of leaving the roadway at a width of 17 feet. McMillan inquired who the three property owners are. Fullerton stated technically it would be himself, the Grants, and the Ordways that are part of the agreement at the present time. Fullerton stated the fourth property owner utilizes the roadway but is not a part of the agreement at the present time. Hust pointed out there has been an easement in place since approximately 1971 that requires the landowners to the south maintain the driveway. ______________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 12 Item #02 - CC Agenda 09/11/06 Approval Of Minutes 08/28/06[Page 12 of 19]