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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 — PRELIMINARY PLAT (continued) Levang asked if Lots 1, 2, 3 and 7 would access off of Kintyre rather than the cul-de-sac. Gaffron stated those would likely have driveways that do not enter into the cul-de-sac. Bollis indicated that is correct. McMillan asked if there are any issues with Outlot A by adding one or two driveways. Gaffron stated there should not be any issues with adding more driveways Walsh stated at the top of the cul-de-sac, there is some pretty narrow access, which raises concerns about snow plowing. Bollis stated to his understanding City Code allows for a minimum of 11 feet for driveway access. Lot S has 30 some feet in width. Bollis stated in his view it is adequate width to put a driveway there. Gaffron indicated the City does have similar situations in other areas. From a public road standpoint, this would not be the ideal situation for maintenance and the City would prefer not to have driveways that are all accessing onto a cul-de-sac. Gaffron stated with three driveways accessing off of the cul-de-sac, it is probably not an issue. The cul-de-sac has a paved 80 -foot width and will need to be maintained all the time in the event emergency vehicles require access. Levang noted the Oliver Hill development is somewhat similar to this development. McMillan stated the issue that is unresolved is the existing cul-de-sac and what should be done with it. McMillan stated it is doubtful the City can arrive at a decision on that tonight. Gaffron agreed that it is unresolved at this time and that he will be asking the engineers to review it. The neighbors have indicated they prefer the cul-de-sac to remain. Staff has not made that decision since it should be up to the developers and the property owners who are on that cul-de-sac. Gaffron stated in other situations a portion of the road has been platted as an outlot. Walsh noted the original development said that portion should be an easement and that it is now proposed to be platted as an outlot. Walsh asked how that piece got platted as an outlot. Gaffron stated that is what the first developer proposed and it was approved that way. Gaffron stated it did not become an issue until this year. Walsh stated without that a road cannot be built. Mattick stated that area is owned by three different parties and that Mr. MacKinnon is working to obtain the necessary signatures on the easement, which will then be recorded and will provide access. Printup asked if there is anywhere else in the City where there is a cul-de-sac in the middle of a road. Page 12 of 32