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.<*t0 »>#i ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 (#5 - #2279 and #2280 Marc and Tracy Whitehead - Continued) McMillan said her concern was only for improving the sight line itself. Gregory suggested providing the City with an easement that would enable the City to cut down the necessary trees to improve the sight line. McMillan suggested the City Engineer review it. Whitehead suggested brining the roadway out and sweeping it. Gaffron indicated the area was too steep for that scenario. Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to approve Applications #2279/2280 for a 3-lot subdivision as outlined including recommendations A, B, C, D, E, and F. Recommendation D will require screening acceptable to the City. Tree cutting, driveway and drainage encroachments will not occur unless neighbiirs make that determination. Any improvements to Lyman Avenue should be subject to further study by Mr. Whitehead and Staff. Based on past precedent, the cost would be incurred by Mr. Whitehead and the other property owners on a pro-rated base. Whitehead is to work with the City regarding the curve of the road. Trees can be cut down and the shoulder graded to where the septic site encroachment is located to improve the sight lines but not impact the septic site. The road can be widened once the septic system is no longer necessary. The financial responsibility of such improvements is that of the property owners. MCWD and City will review the ponding. Winston questioned the financial bearing by the Whiteheads on an improvement used by others, McMillan asked that the motion include the mapping out of the driveways prior to final Council action. Gaffron noted where this should be completed. Gregory said he has a sketch of what is being envisioned. He indicated the driveway will be decided by where the house is located. Winston said he feels the outlot will provide what the City is looking for. Schroeder asked that Staff make that decision. Smith suggested the driveway be fixjm the outlot. Berg agreed. Schroeder and Smith indicated one curb cut only. Lindquist clarified that both driveways will come off of the ouilot and not Lyman Avenue. Hawn withdrew her request that the driveway easement be eliminated. McMillan asked that the motion include the City Engineer review of the curve of the roadway and make a recommendation. Motion was amended as noted. Vote; Ayes 7, Nays 0.