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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING ______Tuesday, May 28,2002______ (#02-2782 PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF ORONO, Continued) Sansevere questioned whether moving Kelley Parkway could make up for the lack of setback on the north side. Moorse pointed out that everything in the proposal worked and fit until about a month ago when it was determined that the trail would remain. Everything before that worked great, but losing the 25' for the trail had a huge impact on the plan. Me felt the only way to make the plans work now would be to lose the flow of traffic around the building, shift the building to the east, which w ould allow more space for the whole picture. Sansevere agreed, stating that this suggestion would satisfy Council if the doctors could work with staff to accomplish this. Murphy reminded the group that the City has not only offered to revise Kelley Parkway, but potentially purchase the ne.\t door property in order to assist their development. He asked the doctors if they had time enough to allow the City to investigate these two suggestions. Dr. Berg stated that they had hoped to be in the new clinic in early 2003, which allows for approximately 8 months of construction. Mayor Peterson asked Moorse how long it could take to investigate these possibilities. Moorse pointed out that the length of time would be difficult to gauge. He could approach Gagne, but it depends how quickly he would be willing to move on the matter. Sansevere conceded that while 10' might not be necessary, an effective screen would be. He again stated that there is a mental density issue that he has a problem with and asked if the shift eastward could alleviate the problem or even improve the turning radius. Kellogg noted there are drainage and utility easements along the south lot line. Gaffron noted that moving it 14' east, would still require a 20' setback. Another possibility could be sliding it 5’ down and over which would gain 5' without encroaching on easements. Dr. Eberts stated that they are about as tight as they can be without becoming a two story building and still attract service providers. They would need a 15,000 to 16,000 s.f building to make the plan work. Sansevere obser\ ed that one other possibility remains, that the site simply does not work. They and the City have been trying to make a fit but perhaps it doesn't. Gaffron suggested the City give the applicants the opportunity to revise their plans and guide them through the process. Page 10 of 10