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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 24, 2000 ( #2567 Walfred Properties, Continued) Peterson inquired exactly where trail goes. Weinberger stated the trail would begin on Olive Avenue and would proceed up the hill and connect the property to Shadywood Road. The trail would run along the proposed retaining wall. Sansevere stated it is his impression that sometimes the City tends to force trails on properties where they may not be necessary. Sansevere stated it is not possible to save the oak trees if the trail is located in this area. Mayor Jabbour stated the Parks Commission is requesting that the trail be located in another area. Sansevere stated in his opinion the only safe place for the trail is the location where it is presently proposed. Sansevere stated he would be willing to approve this plan without the addition of a trail. Peterson indicated she was in agreement with Sansevere. Kelley commented he would prefer to save the trees. Flint inquired why the trail could not be located on the other side. Flint commented lie has toured the property and there appears that there will be more than ample parking for this operation. Flint . stated he would like to see more green space and have the area be more pedestrian friendly as far as access. Reinen indicated the }, are looking at approximately a 12,000 square foot building, with the need to address the circulation of service vehicles and other vehicles counter - clockwise around the building. Reinen stated they are attempting to keep the parking slope as minimal as possible. which is accomplished by having the parking as proposed. Reinen stated due to the size of the building, they arc legally required to provide 60 parking spaces. Rcincn stated they are attempting to have the trail meet the 24 foot setback and the 30 foot setback at Olive as well as trying to maximize the green space in the area. Reincn noted they have increased the green space by approximately three percent. Mayor Jabbour stated in his opinion there does not appear to be a consensus that the trail is needed in the area proposed. Jabbour stated lie liked the parking being located away from the residential neighborhood and providing green space in that area. Kelley inquired whether the driveway in the rear could be reduced somewhat with the trail being located in that area. Reinen stated thev need to accommodate over -the -road vehicles, which necessitates the wider driveway. • Sansevere inquired whether a small trail could wind around the oak trees.