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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1997 (#2 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) Hawn asked about moving the water main. Kellogg said the proper alignment would be to extend the ma ,i to the west and south down to CoRd 15 in order to improve the flows. Based on the sketch plan review for future expansion plans, it would make sense, according to Kellogg. Hawn asked if this was possible to do. Kellogg said it could be extended with the future proposal. The water main is stubbed out. Hawn informed Kellogg that the developer does not currently own the property. Kellogg said he had been under the impression that they did but noted the improvement could occur when that purchase is made. Van Zomeren concurred that the water main could be extended in the future. Hawn said that request could be required when that property is purchased but would not affect this current plan. Van Zomeren asked the Commission to consider the pavement width and the number of units on the cul-de-sac, noting 12 units would be served by the driveway without a cul- de-sac. The cul-de-sac does not meet all of the standards. Van Zomeren read through the letter of comments from the landscape architect. The architect noted the well formed trees and the desirability to preserve them. He suggested a tree survey be conducted for assessment and evaluation to include a layout. Case suggested adjustments be made to the 28' road width, a reduction in the front yard setback, shift of the pond, grading, and fencing during construction. Van Zomeren reviewed items 1-3 of the landscaping plan noting the trail, removal of trash, and the need for a restrictive covenant that is compatible with the staff report. Van Zomeren said she concurred with the contents in the letter recognizing the conflict with the road width and pavement versus the preservation of trees. Bill Gleason said he just received the report and has not had the time to review the contents. He noted a certain amount of trees vvill be lost with the construction. He has experienced an approximate 50% salvage and utilizes a replacement program. Gleason does not believe a 1:1 replacement ratio is realistic. Gleason said the plan calls for the road to run into the development and ends there until such time it can be expanded into the future proposed development to the west. Gleason said he showed that development to allow the City to view possibilities for the future. The land has not been purchased as of this date. The cul-de-sac will be constructed, meanwhile, with no other means of egress. County Road 15 cannot be reached until such time the road is expanded. A drivew'ay will be utilized to service units. While it does not meet the standard requirements, it is not meant to go anywhere else but to these units. Gleason said he is willing to reduce the size of the road to preserve trees. As to a shift of the water retention pond, Gleason said he does not see any viable alternate location.