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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22,1997 <br />(#5 - Win9IW12^0 Marc and Tracy Whitehead - Continued) <br />Goetten asked where the road upgrade would occur. Cook said the existing alignment <br />would be followed and end up on the new right-of-way that is being platted. The same <br />radius would be maintained to ret^ the distance from the drainfield. <br />Jabbour asked if this would be part of the final subdivision. Gaffron said the resolution <br />states the need for additional right-of-way. He noted the plan being reviewed is a <br />somewhat different plan but would be acceptable with the advisory sign. He questioned <br />whether the City could acc^ a lower radius standard with the lower speed. <br />John Winston said the neighbors did not want to see a 30 mph zone. He understood the <br />radius would allow for a 25 mph speed but would be posted at 20 mph. <br />Jabbour said he understood the Planning Commission approval would require two <br />Council decisions regarding the road upgrade and sight line improvements for the curve. <br />Winston smd the applicant was willing to donate the southeast comer to provide for the <br />road improvement for work within the City property. Work conducted in the past has <br />been done on a participatory basis amongst the nei^bors. With two new drive>^y to the <br />west of the curve at a distance of 217’, Winston felt it would be difficult to require the <br />applicant to pay for it. <br />Winston took the same position regarding widening the road. He said the applicant is <br />willing to pay for his fair share. With only three additional lots, all users should pay an <br />equal amount. <br />Winston noted the Planning Commission recommended the applicant work with Staff on <br />the iqjpropriate screening for the southeast comer of Lot 1 . The applicant has conferred <br />with Dundee Nursery. Pictures were shown of the area showing dense bmsh located in <br />this area. Winston said what is drafted by Staff is more than what the Planning <br />Commission requested. He feels the possible glare from headlights would be deflected by <br />the vegetation and is adequate as it presently exists. Mr. Whitehead said the nursery <br />thought the vegetation that exists is best for the location. <br />Winston noted that Outlot A would provide an additional 20' strip of buffer. He said he <br />agrees with Staff and Planning Commission recommendation except where the applicant's <br />costs are involved. He s^d the sqiplicant is willing to pay his fair share. <br />Jabbour noted that if the subdivision approval was granted, it would require a varia^ <br />for the septic system to encroach the road. Gaffron explained that it would be within the <br />setback but not encroach the actual right-of-way. <br />Kelley clarified that the variances were for Lot 3 width and Lot 1 setback. The drainfield <br />setback would be an administrative setback.