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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22,1997 (#5 - Win9HH2ZQ Marc and Tracy Whitehead - Continued) Gafifron asked Pesek if drainage would be improved if it does not cross the road. Pesek said if the ditch on the north side is woiidng. it would be adequate. Jabbour suggested it could be reviewed when the road is improved. He indicated that the nuqority of the homes shed drainage to the wetlands. Gregory voiced concern for the oak trees if the road was upgraded. He proposed the center line come in on the northern edge of the right-of-way so the road would move to the north and west to save the trees, one of which would still be vulnerable. Brano Stankovsky indicated screening and runoff were the two concerns for him. He said drainage runs along the side of the house. He asked if solutions have been considered. Gaffron said they have been discussed but not yet resolved. Gafifon reported that the drainage plan approval will require that no additional drainage be created and driveway plan will include screening but conditions of approval need to be resolved before final approval occurs. Kelley said the drainage plan will be a design issue. Council needs to determine the screening before applicant can take ific nc?:t step. Jabbour explained the next step noting screening is objective. The applicant had suggested the native vegetation is adequate but needs to be discussed. Kelley asked Stankovsky on his thoughts regarding screening. Stankovsky was unsure vsdiat should be planted but thought the buckthorn would render the area bare during the winter months. He also is unaware of where the driveway will be located. Jabbour cited several examples of how screening can occur. Goetten asked the distance from the lot line to the dwelling. She was informed it was about 100'. Gregory showed where the driveway would come in at about 100' fi’om the property line and 1 SO' fi*om the house to property line. Gregory was of the opinion that if the undergrowth was allowed to grow, there would be no significant problem with glare fi’om headlights. Gafifiron noted that under the current proposal, a SO’ setback from the south line of Lot 1 would be allowed for the house. He indicated that the house location is not guaranteed unless made a condition of the approval. Jabbour said he would prefer providing screening. Whitehead reported the Stankovsky lot is substandard but is willing to woric with lum. He does not feel there would be a headlight problem. Jabbour said providing the outlot will aid in solving this problem.