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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 — PRELUVIINARY PLAT (continued) Miller stated if this request for the road is granted, the result is going to be a road that is too long and too narrow. Miller indicated the road goes up a big hill, then goes straight, and that there will potentially be 13 homes on it, with perhaps another two to four homes being added at some point. Miller stated that amount of homes will generate a lot of traffic that they did not anticipate at the time they purchased their home and that given the length of the road and the width of the road, it is not something that they are comfortable about. Mrs. Miller stated according to her research, placing a maximum length on a cul-de-sac is to restrict speed to some extent. Kristine North, 180 Kintyre, stated they also have concerns about visibility. Currently there are ten children in the neighborhood, with six under the age of five. The children like to play in the cul-de-sac. There is also an elevation going down from some of the existing homes into the cul-de-sac. North stated they have concerns with emergency vehicles and the road not being up to City standard. North indicated they would like the opportunity to hire their own civil engineer to take a look at the road situation as well. Mr. Miller stated they have just found out about this development in the last couple of months and that they are still attempting to understand exactly what is going to happen on the site and the implications for their property. Miller stated he would hope the developer understands their concerns. In a perfect world the new development would access off of Stubbs Bay potentially via the driveway that is currently there. Miller stated he understands a lot of work has gone into designing the preliminary plat but that he would like the developer to consider that option. Mrs. Miller stated they purchased a property at the end of a cul-de-sac without the ability to find out about this agreement. North stated there is still a sign on Watertown Road advertising this development as a cul-de-sac road with two lots remaining. Mr. Miller stated there is a sign talking about the development off of Stubbs Bay. Miller stated usually when there is a road that is going to be extended, there is some signage by the City. Miller stated had they known about this, they would have weighed that in their decision to purchase, and that they would now like to understand better what their options are. Mrs. Miller stated they would like additional time to figure out what options they have. McMillan asked how much more time they require. Mrs. Miller stated probably a month and that they have already been discussing this matter with an attorney. Walsh stated he brought up the same issue regarding the cul-de-sac with Mr. Bollis earlier in the process and that he appreciates the dilemma the residents find themselves in. Mrs. Miller stated it was never recorded and not on their title. Page 18 of 32