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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 (#5 - #2279 and #2280 Marc and Tracy Whitehead - Continued) Smith questioned how future property owners could be advised of the potential if sewermg were to occur. McMillan said she would prefer a decision be made at this time. She mdicated neightots are not in favor of a change in road alignment due to the loss of trees that would occm. McM.llan said she is concerned with the number of accidents at that location noting the lack of sight Ime. Gaffton suggested an option of dedicating the portion of road to meet the c^e radius standard imd granting an easement to the property owner to have the septic system placed over it. McMillan ^d Avenue was upgraded, it would occur where the public road is located now and become a ■'■■ic.nee on the private roadway. She asked that a decision be made now. Sch.™Her suggested the septic site could be eliminated in the future with the straightening of the road once sewer is available. Gaffron acknowledged that the option he suggested would allow for use of the primary site and straightening of the road. Hawn and Lindquist felt the suggestion was satisfactory. Hawn indicated the problem was the road correction would not occm until sewenng was accomplished. Gaffron said the property to the south is in the MUSA but he cannot predict when sewer will be extended to this property. McMillan said she would like to see the one segment of the road improved. Lindquist said it would not be accomplished until the property owners agree to make the improvement as it is a "J® _ To straighten the toad out at this time would eliminate the septic site, which cannot be d , the septic site is not necessary in the future. Schroeder also noted that the property value would not be affected as the septic system site would take precedence over it. Winston said he was concerned with the speed of traffic if the road was movrf too far over into Lot 2. Schroeder indicated the upgrade cannot be imposed on this developer as there are no iKw being served by this segment of road. He asked if the reasoning was due to safety. Gaffiron said would be but noted it would also most likely increase the speed of traffic. Mr. Whitehead arrived at this time. He was updated as to the discussions and suggestions thus far. Whitehead said he was not in agreement with suaightening out the road for the future. Gregory asked if the option couid be conditioned on providing sewer to the proper^. Schroeder informed him that is what is being envisioned but sewer would require a change to the MUSA boundaries.