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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 24, 2000 {H2S61 Walfred Properties, Continued) Peterson inquired exaetK’ where trail goes. Weinberger stated the trail would begin on Olive Avenue and would proeeed up the hill and eonnect the property to Shad>^vood Road. Tlie trail would run along the proposed retaining wall. Sonsevere stated it is his impression that sometimes the City tends to foree trails on properties where they may not be necessary'. Sanscvcrc stated it is not possible to save the oak trees if the trail is located in this area. Mayor Jabbour stated the Parks Commission is requesting that the trail be located in another area. Sanscvcrc stated in his opinion the only safe place for the trail is the location where it is presently proposed. Sanscvcrc stated he would be willing to approve this plan w ithout the addition of a trail. Peterson indicated she was in agreement with Sanscvcrc. Kelley commented he would prefer to save the trees. Flint inquired why the trail could not be located on the other side. Flint commented he has toured the property and there appears that there will be more than ample parking for this operation. Flint stated he would like to sec more green space and have the area be more pedestrian friendly as far as access. Rcincn indicated they arc looking at appro.ximately a 12.()0() square foot building, with the need to address the circulation of service vehicles and other vehicles ccunter-clockw isc around the building. Rcincn stated they arc attempting to keep the parking slope as minimal as possible, which is accomplished by having the parking as proposed. Rcincn stated due to the size of the building, they arc legally required to provide 60 parking spaces. Rcincn stated they arc attempting to have the trail meet the 24 foot setback and the 30 foot setback at Olive as well as try ing to maximize the green space in the area. Rcincn noted the} have increased the green space by approximately three percent. Ma>or Jabbour stated in his opinion there does not appear to be a consensus that the trail is needed in the area proposed, jabbour stated he liked the parking being located away from the residential neighborhood and providing green space in that area Kelley inquired whether the driveway in the rear could be reduced somewhat with the trail being located in that area. Rcincn stated they need to accommodate over-the-road vehicles, which necessitates the wider drivewav. Sanscvcrc inquired whether a small trail could wind around the oak trees