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P.oad System Review, Northwest Orono <br />February 5, 1990 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />Bayside Road Area Grid considerations <br />Because the City is currently reviewing a number of <br />applications along Bayside Road, west of Stubb's Bay, the Council <br />requested analysis of the road system needs for this specific <br />area. Significant to note is the area bordered by Bayside Road, <br />Watertown Road, Stubb's Bay Road, and McCulley Road, an area <br />roughly 0.75 mile wide and 1.5 miles long. As shown in Map B, a <br />case could be made for extension of a connection between the <br />south end of Orchard Park Road down to Bayside Road, with a <br />possible continuation to North Arm Drive. Such a connection <br />would likely become important in the future if development <br />densities increase in the area. Such a connector road would <br />generally parallel the Ring Route (County P.oad l^'/McCulley <br />Poad/County Road 6). <br />Map C is an enlargement of the area in question. An <br />important factor in consideration of a future connection between <br />Watertown Road and Bayside Road is the large wetland northwest of <br />Stubb's Bay. In general, the City would probably want to avoid <br />crossing this wetland with a road system. <br />Map D indicates two logical options for routing such a <br />connecting road. Additionally, it shows some potential options <br />for interconnecting local road systems between Bayside Road and <br />Nortn Arm Drive. <br />In general, staff would anticipate a connection from North <br />Arm Lane northward to Bayride Road and westward to County Road <br />19. These roads would likely be necessary for development of the <br />properties they would serve, but would probably be of lesser <br />significance in relation to the grid system needs. <br />Issue: "Through* Roads vs. Cul-de-sacs <br />In discussing the Bayside Road area issues, staff has <br />identified the following as justifications for development of <br />"through" roads rather than cul-de-sacs: <br />- The grid system of through roads can significantly <br />decrease emergency response time. <br />- Through roads provide an alternate access should a long <br />cul-de-sac road be blocked as “ result of downed trees, snow <br />drifts, etc. <br />- For ease of maintenance, t” roads are more efficient. <br />Cul-de-sacs take longer to . and, depending on the <br />density of development, may require removal of snow from the <br />site. <br />I