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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 10, 2015 7:00 o'clock pm. 7. #15-3763 CHRISTOPHER W. BOLLIS, 200-350 STUBBS BAY ROAD NORTH — PRELIlI1IINARY PLAT {continued} Gaffron stated that is correct and that it is his understanding it is an independently owned property and the corridor serves as a driveway to the existing house. Christopher Bollis, Applicant, stated that is correct. Gaffron stated if the house is either maintained as it is or replaced with a new house and there is an intent to have a driveway coming down to the new cul-de-sac, the question becomes whether there is a need to have a secondary driveway. If not, that driveway can be removed and there can be some wetland rehabilitation. At this time Staff is not aware of what will happen in that area. Gaffron stated one of the key issues for the neighborhood has been an agreement for future maintenance of the joint road. It is the intent at the present time for it to be a private road serving 13 units. The road currently serves six units. Gaffron stated it is his understanding the developer of Kintyre Two and Mr. Bollis have been in a number of discussions and that the applicant will need to address that. The City Council should address the following: 1. Does the City Council have any concerns regarding the proposed road width, length and design? 2. Does the City Council have any concerns about the lot width variances for Lots 4, 5, or 6? 3. Should the City consider allowing septic system drain fields within MCWD required buffers as long as a 50 -foot setback is met? What are the downsides of such a code change? Or should the applicant be required to locate drain fields to meet the 85 -foot wetland setback where required? 4. Is the landscape plan acceptable as presented? 5. The council should review the Conservation Design materials in the Planning Commission packet and determine whether there are any potential concerns. 6. What is the status of negotiations between MacKinnon and Bollis regarding the necessary road agreements? Will Council grant preliminary plat approval without a road agreement in place? Gaffron stated if the Council finds the conditions and proposals acceptable, Staff would then bring back a resolution for approval. McMillan stated she will allow public comment after the Council has discussed some of the issues. Printup indicated he is okay with the road design as it is laid out as well as the 24 -foot width. Levang stated she is okay with the 24 -foot width and that it makes sense to match up the width of the two roads. Levang asked how many homes will come off the cul-de-sac. Bollis stated Lots 4, 5, and 6 would have their driveways off the cul-de-sac and Lot 7 would have its driveway off the road. Page 21 of 32