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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 8,1997 (#9 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) Kelley questioned the use of a hammerhead noting he has never seen this done in the City. He asked if the City was taking the position that this is to be allowed. Jabbour said he feels the use of a hammerhead instead of a cul-de-sac is in conflict with the ordinance. Barrett reported that the language provided within the LR-ICI, one family lakeshore, Zoning District allows for a 50% density increase. The language says this "may" be provided which appears to provide some discretion to the Council, but since there are no standards by which this is to be judged, he feels the applicant would have the right to the density increase. Flint questioned whether there is the discretion to round up in calculating the number of units allowed. Kelley asked if the number can be rounded down. Barrett said, by policy, what has been done in the past should be applied in order to be consistent. Jabbour noted that they were talking about one unit only. He sees the main issues as that of a hammerhead versus a cul-de-sac, and the guideline of certain agencies to say whether a sprinkler system is required. Van Zomeren reported that the resolution was not drafted to require the sprinkler system. Gleason said if the water main could not be looped, the alternative would be to install a sprinkler system, but he has not done an analysis of it as yet. Gleason said he is attempting to save trees. Gleason said the system can be looped but tree loss is a consideration. It was noted that water pressure could be affected if all townhome residents were drawing water at the same time. Jabbour asked Gappa about the water pressure. Gappa said he did not believe water pressure was a problem as there was capacity to pull from two different directions. Gappa thought it would be nice to have a loop. Jabbour asked if it was nice or if it was required. Gappa indicated it was not required. Jabbour noted the code does not say the plan must be approved by a landscape architect. Gleason said he was going to submit a landscape plan. If it is found there would be a loss of more trees, a plan could be provided to show the addition of more trees. Jabbour agreed noting the applicant should not be forced to have a landscape architect produce a plan. Gleason informed Kelley that tuck-under garages will be provided for the residents. Kelley asked where the front door is for the dwellings located in the middle. Gleason referred to page 5 of the plans noting the doors are on the walkways facing toward the woods. Kelley clarified that the door is not on the same side of the building as the garage. Kelley asked where guests park. Gleason said they could park in the driveway but would have to walk all the way around to access the door.