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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 26, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 10 of 23 10. #15-3774 MICHAEL STEADMAN ON BEHALF OF IRWIN JACOBS, 1700 SHORELINE DRIVE, PRELIMINARY PLAT – REVIEW CUL-DE-SAC ALTERNATIVES (continued) McMillan noted the area will all be have sewer so no mound systems will be taking existing trees down. McMillan stated she would appreciate the developer looking at a more sensitive design since it is a significant stand of Big Woods, and that once a big canopy is opened in a Big Woods, the woods become degraded fairly quickly. McMillan stated if the Council is okay with the new cul-de-sac, Staff could bring the preliminary plat back at their next meeting. Levang stated she would like to hear the neighbors’ view of the new cul-de-sac. Levang stated since the HOA president is not here, the Council will have to wait to hear from him. McMillan noted the City still has the original proposal and that she is sensing the Council is leaning towards the new cul-de-sac. Gaffron stated he is looking for direction on whether he should bring back a preliminary plat approval resolution in two weeks and that he is hearing the resolution should include the new cul-de-sac. Cornick asked if that would include removal of the old cul-de-sac. Gaffron stated that can be left for a period of time if the Council chooses. Walsh stated in his view the Council is in agreement with the new cul-de-sac. Walsh asked if the Council should discuss the issue or the desire to have the construction traffic go through the Jacobs’ property and the other issues that the developer has agreed to do. Gaffron stated primarily the Council is discussing whether or not the cul-de-sac should be constructed, but the applicant is prepared to have a discussion regarding the potential alternative access through the Jacobs’ property. Staff has not had a chance to review the information that was submitted earlier today and that the intent was to concentrate on this specific cul-de-sac. Gaffron stated the resolution for preliminary plat approval would be with Heritage Lane as access unless directed otherwise. Gaffron noted the temporary access was discussed at the last meeting and then the issue of the new cul-de-sac came up. Walsh stated it sounds like the Council is in agreement from a plat standpoint for the new cul-de-sac but that he is not sure this is the right night to discuss everything else since the president of the homeowners association is not present. McMillan stated she is in favor of utilizing Heritage Lane and that she is not sure if any Council Member has changed their mind since the last meeting. Cornick stated he scanned over the documents and that there is some new information. Cornick stated he would like to hear that and get it into the minutes.