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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26,1998 <br />(#4 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) <br />Gleason said the development’s market niche is people who are downsizing, working <br />couples, and single workers He felt this type of homeowner would generate fewer tnps <br />than families. Gleason also noted the importance of preserving views. He indicated that <br />if the number of units are reduced in the development, the cost of the remaining units <br />would increase. The original plan called for 45 units. He feels the PRD makes the land <br />more usable, and the plan is sensible, allowing for concessions to be made on setbacks. <br />Jabbour clarified direction being sought. Gleason noted the cost involved in each <br />redesign. He asked for Council to clarify their requirements due to the opposing <br />viewpoints of Council, Planning Commission, and landscape architect. <br />Jabbour said a hardship would have to be shown to deviate from the cul-de-sac <br />requirement. While he does not want to lose any more trees than necessary, this may be <br />the case due to the need for the cul-de-sac and lack of any real hardship. <br />Kelley said he is not in favor of the project. He feels the plan proposes more density than <br />the site can reasonably accommodate. <br />Goetten said she feels the project is appropriate to the area, though there are concerns to <br />resolve. She asked for further clarification regarding direct access from CoRd 15. bhe <br />was informed that the property to the west would have to be acquired and developed in <br />order for access to CoRd 15. Discussions are underway with the owner but no <br />commitments have been made. Gleason reviewed the plan for the road if the other <br />property was developed. Sewer lines would be provided to CoRd 15 for future <br />development of the western parcel. <br />Jabbour asked Kelley to elaborate on his viewpoint. KeUey said <br />be a PRD as a cluster-type development. He does not want to s« the ad <br />moving to the east. Kelley cited the development to the east as being a well-ptoed <br />development and asked the applicant to consider such a plaa He <br />of the proposed units and their prominence from the road. Gleason the <br />the 30’ hemht requirement. Kelley said the structures are massive, and he would not <br />support 3 fevelsLated on the hillside Kelley indicated there were sin^e farmly <br />dwellings to the east, and 30 units on this property would be too inuch density. He did <br />not have any direction regarding the number of units per acre. Kelley is concOT^ wth <br />12 units being located off the driveway and feels the cul-de-sac is necessary. G1 <br />noted the updated plan calls for a 28 wide road. <br />Peterson said she agrees with Kelley that the development is too dense. She also ^ees <br />with the need for a cul-de-sac. She feels the subdivision should be designed with the <br />development to the east in mind.