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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD FEBRUARY 16, 1993 <br />ZONING FILE #1803 - CONT. <br />Mabusth clarified that the City Engineer is noting the curve shown <br />does not meet the standards for a 30 mph roadway, therefore he <br />suggests the repositioning of the road. The Engineer is <br />recommending the road be upgraded to a cul -de -sac at this point. <br />She explained the options for recommendation available to the <br />Planning Commission. <br />Bellows questioned the rational behind approving the hammer -head <br />turnaround for three residential lots which does not address the <br />need for emergency vehicles. <br />Mabusth stated once again this was based on discussions during the <br />first subdivision. <br />Johnson clarified that the roadway will need to be upgraded at the <br />time the Pruddens propose a subdivision of their property, and the <br />City will look to the Pruddens to fund the entire project at that <br />time. He felt it would be more equitable to improve the entire <br />roadway to the next logical point of development at this time. <br />Mabusth sought clarification and asked if he meant to improve the <br />road to a 24' wide road up the hill, and to not construct the cul- <br />de -sac at this time? <br />Johnson stated, "yes ". <br />Kingman felt it would not be a problem to do as suggested, but <br />expressed desire to not have the road widened to the north. <br />Mitchell understood that the City would allow a maximum of three <br />houses on a private drive. He said what is being presented is new <br />to him and his client and he will review the issues with them. He <br />sa i d i n w 1 den i ng the roadway, they w i l l do the best they can to <br />widen the road away from the Carpenters' property. <br />Bellows stated that the road doesn't need to be upgraded until the <br />fourth residence is a widely -held misconception. <br />Mabusth noted with a rural section of road there would be more <br />Impact to the area with a 24' paved road and 6' ditches. She said <br />an urban section would require a 28' paved road measured to the <br />inside of the curbs. <br />Mitchell said they hoped to protect the natural environment by <br />limiting the road width. He said to clear cut for the road would <br />have a tremendous effect. <br />5 <br />