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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12,1998 (#1 Femdale Road North Road Improvement - Continued) Flatz, 795 Femdale Road N., asked how the conceptual changes were developed from the 28' width. Kellogg said the changes begin at the center of the right-of-way and reviewed in its current configuration with the need to align with the bridge and CoRd 6. The 4’ offset was determined, staked, and adjustments are then made. Phelps asked if there were maps existing showing North Femdale between Hwy 12 and 6th Avenue North that would show the old and new configurations. Kellogg said the preliminary maps show the old and new on the drawings in an overlay fashion. Jabbour noted that the drawings are based on Alternate #1. Jim Ogland asked if the trail was eliminated, whether the road would be skewed back to center. Kellogg said that would be considered. Ogland asked where the storm sewer was located. Kellogg said it is located throughout the road on both sides. Catch basins are located in low points with drainage running to the Plymouth side. Donna Hanson asked how much additional land would be disturbed from building the road. Kellogg said the construction limits are based op a 36' wide road. Actual determinations would be made once an agreement is made on what option is followed. \Miile the dismption is generally within the right-of-way, indications are further disruptions will be made outside the right-of-way in same areas. Kellogg said the plans do not show retaining w'alls but there are plans to include such walls which will reduce the amount of dismption. Jabbour was informed that a worst case scenario for disruption with no retaining walls would be an additional 25-30’ beyond the 66' right-of-way of the 36 ’ width roadway and dependent on elevations and topography. Ann Caswell, 120 Chevy Chase, Orono, said she has lived here 25 years. She reported that the bus traffic is hard on the road. She feels a trail is necessary but does not want a wider road. Bill Westbrook asked about long term maintenance. He was informed that a larger share of the road portion is to the Orono side but maintenance will be requested at a 50/50 split between the cities with trail maintenance by Plymouth. Jabbour said the road should last 20 years if built correctly. Mr. Winthrop, 125 Chevy Chase, asked what affect would occur to the grade where Chevy Chase mns uphill from Femdale. Kellogg said the plans calls to match in with existing grade within the right-of-way. A cut would be made and restoration performed with some raising and lowering of the road in areas. Kellogg said the entry at Chev>’ Chase would match into existing streets and may affect 30' into Chevy Chase. Winthrop reported that the existing grade is dangerous in the winter months. He was informed that a road section would be presented for residents to review.