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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 8,1999 (U3) m08 BROOK PARK REALTY, 3760 SHORELINE DRIVE • Continued Moorse responded that a significant amount of the landscaping is to screen the neighbors; however, the residents in the northern units will look down on a large expanse of driveway and the overstory trees are recommended to provide screening for those residents. Kelley said he would not be comfortable approving this application until all of these issues are resolved. Barrett said the structure of the proposal to settle this matter requires that the applicants give up their lawsuit in exchange for the subdivider’s agreement. With respect to the landscaping plan, on page 8, it says that the subdivider shall submit a plan and the plan shall be reviewed by the City ’s consultant and approved by the City Council prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued. Barrett understands that the applicant has agreed to those terms, so the City Council has ultimate control over the disposition of the landscaping plan. Kelley asked what could be done if the City was not in agreement over the landscape plan. Barrett said the City is empowered by the subdivider’s agreement not to issue a certificate of occupancy. Kelley asked if the City could hold up occupancy for sbc months. Barrett said yes, the City has very strong authority with the subdivider’s agreement. Jabbour asked if the City would be justified to complete the landscaping and assess it to the project. Barrett said if the Council is interested in that option, it should be incorporated in the subdivider’s agreement. Gleason said he would like to submit a landscaping plan, get it approved by the City and install the landscaping at the appropriate time. Jabbour would like to broaden the language in the letter of credit or the escrow agreement so the money for the street could be used for the landscaping. Gleason stud he would be securing funds for the landscaping. He feels that when he applies for final plat approval, that is the time to get the landscaping plan approved. Jabbour stud he shares Kelley ’s concerns and he hopes the developer will work with the City to resolve the issues. Page 4