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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON ^LARCH 9,1998 (#10 - #2339 James Render - Continued) Carlson indicated that the low portion of Birch Lane is in a flood plain. He asked how far the flood plain extends. Jabbour su.^stested Carlson discuss the issue with staff. He noted that the Watershed District was redefining the flood plain, and this is a concern for the Comprehensive Plan update. Jabbour informed Carlson that the Council will be discussing stormwater at their work session. Carlson asked that an answer be given regarding the possible connection of Birch Lane as it will affect many homes. Mr Lindner, 3440 North Shore Drive, reported that there are 4 homes served on his 10 driveway. He noted that the fire chief had indicated at the Planning Commission meetmg that a fire truck must be within 500' of a pooi to serve a property. Lindner said all of the homes located in the back of the area can be served from CoRd 51 so questioned why access needs to be provided elsewhere for the equipment. He fe t a - roa was no aesthetically pleasing, noting there are smaller roads in the City. Lindner said he has experienced problems with having the Ma^veU Bay access nea:^^^^ He felt the road would add to that problem, and he would be further afifected ^oad was connected. Lindner noted there is no room for children to play in and the road would eliminate the ability for the children to play m the rear of the horn . Lindner reported that his home is 1500 s.f and others were about 2000-2500 s f- He questioned how the proposed 4000 s.f homes would fit in to the neighborhood. Render responded that the 4000 s.f includes all hardcover, including ^nveway Lindner said would like to see the property divided into two lots only and asked that no vanances be allowed. Ed Engler, 3450 Birch Lane, reported that Birch Lane ends at his garage. He noted the large amount of traffic due to the public launch, the public access, and nearby resulting in no shelter trom traffic for many of the neighbors, h the road was cormected. it would increase this problem. He felt the road connection would be dangerous and create an unhealthy situation. Debra Robertson, 3440 Nor..t Shore Drive, said the 10' driveway has served the four homes for over 30 years with no problems. It baffled her to think that a 28 road was required to serve three homes. Robertson reported that Birch Lane did run tiuough t property 80 years ago and a trade for access to Crystal Bay was made for CoRd 51 Tte road comection would result in their losing their access to North Attn, and the properties would be surrounded by three roads causing increased traffic. Jabbour reported that the reason a 28' road was becoming a public road in the future. He said the Council is obligated to access that would accommodate fire trucks. Jabbour said the counci is awar area is congested and is attempting to controi it as much as possible. He said not the Council's vision to surround homes with roads.