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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 12, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 13 of 37 9. #15-3774 MICHAEL STEADMAN ON BEHALF OF IRWIN JACOBS, 1700 SHORELINE DRIVE, PRELIMINARY PLAT (continued) The City Engineer is recommending that the existing cul-de-sac at the end of Heritage Lane be removed upon completion of the extension. The Park Dedication Fee will be for three new lots for a total of $16,650. The property will also be subject to the Stormwater and Drainage Trunk Fee, resulting in a total fee for three lots of $23,040. Lot 4, which is further subdividable, will not be charged the stormwater fee at this time. The Council should discuss the following issues: 1. Does the Council have any concerns regarding the proposed road width, length and design? 2. The Council should review the Conservation Design materials and determine whether there are any potential concerns. 3. Has the developer adequately addressed the concerns of the Foxhill neighborhood to the Council’s satisfaction regarding the impacts of the road and home building construction process? 4. Does the Council have a position regarding whether the existing cul-de-sac should remain or be removed or should this be subject to further review by Public Works? 5. Should a sewer connection charge be imposed? McMillan stated she would like to break up the Council’s discussion into two parts, with the Council talking about the development first and then discussing the construction traffic. Steadman stated the Jacobs have resided on this property for 42 years and it is a landmark property in Orono. Steadman stated if you look at the overhead view of the lake side, there is 750 feet along Smith Bay. The only access to the east is the driveway, which does not have a turn lane. The main estate sits in approximately the middle of the property. Steadman stated the key item he would like to point out is that the distance between the main entrance of the estate to the proposed cul-de-sac is approximately 1,800 feet. Steadman indicated he does have a letter from the excavator who stated it would be a very unsafe situation to have construction traffic attempt to gain access and leave via that temporary road. Steadman stated he has made an effort to be engaged with the residents of the Foxhill neighborhood and listen to their concerns. Steadman stated they have agreed to disagree on some items, but that in his view there has been a good communication effort made. Steadman stated in an effort to address the residents’ concerns, they will be constructing a parking area for all construction vehicles, performing daily street sweeping, and limiting the construction hours. In addition, the contractors for each new lot will meet with the neighbors at the outset and throughout the construction period as needed to answer any questions and address any issues the neighbors may have. Other restrictions include the following: Any and all construction traffic will be parked onsite, the contractor will restrict their speed limit to 15 miles per hour, and the contractor will inform all contractors about deliveries.