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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 23, 1998 (#2428 Terry Maurer, continued) Kelley inquired whether the City does have procedures in place for inspecting the driveways. Weinberger stated yes. they do. Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve Application #2428, 2515 Kelly Avenue, and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4201, a Resolution Granting Variances to allow an accessory structure to remain on the proeprty without a principal structure, and variances in hardcover in the 0-75' lakeshore setback and in the 250-500' lakeshore setback. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#11) #2430 PAUL PHILLIPS, 2140 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - PRELIMINARY PLAT - RESOLUTION NO. 4202 Paul Phillips was present. Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is proposing to divide his 4.5 acre homestead parcel into two lots. Each lot would contain 2.0 acres served by a .5 acre outlot. The Planning Commission reviewed this application and had a concern whether a cul-de-sac was necessary, and determined that a cul-de-sac was not necessary based on the location of the existing residences and driveway. The majority felt that the proposed subdivision met the intent of the zoning and subdivision ordinance. The Fire Department and Police Department have received this plan and wanted to insure that the road had the proper width for emergency vehicles to get in and out. Van Zomeren stated that the Applicant has previously paid a park dedication fee of $400 for the one lot and will need to pay $4900.00 on the other lot. Mayor JaoDouir sr.ated in his view he does not t’ ink the cul-de-sac is warranted in this case. Van Zomeren remarked that the septic sites have to be taken into consideration when platting the cul-de-sac and if a cul-de-sac is required, the lots would not meet the two acre minimum. Mayor Jabbour commented that the ordinance requiting cul-de-sacs might need to be reviewed since there is some confusion over when a cul-de-sac is required. Flint noted there is some ambiguity concerning the stormwater ponding and that the MCWD has indicated via a telephone call that they will not require stormwater ponding for this subdivision. Flint inquired how the City will be regulating the drainage on this parcel. Mayor Jabbour stated it has been the philosophy and practice of the City Council to have each property owner be responsible for their water runoff, and the City is merely checking with the MCWD to verify that there are no other issues that need to be reviewed and drainage is subject to final review and approval by the City Engineer. Phillips stated he has no problem with drainage. Mayor Jabbour commented that the City is trying to insure that everyone understands the policy of the City as it pertains to drainage. Page 16