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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 10, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #04 -3016 Wayzata Design and Development, Continued) prior to completion of the road. Staff has concerns with regard to contamination of the road base by vehicular traffic during road construction, with the City's Code reading that "building permits will not be issued to any lot which lot has access only onto proposed public or private street unless such street has been improved to the point so that it is adequate for vehicular access by the prospective occupant and by police and fire department and emergency vehicles." It is Staff's recommendation that no building permits be authorized or issued until the road base and initial bituminous layer have been installed, . subject to approval by the City Engineer. McMillan inquired whether dirt would be stockpiled on the site where the existing house is located. Gaffron stated that is what they are proposing at the present time. McMillan inquired whether a make -shift road would be constructed in order to remove the existing house. Lazniarz indicated they would comply with the City's existing codes concerning the road. Gaffron stated a second item of concern is the applicant's desire to place a dollar limit on his obligation to pay for City expenses related to the subdivision. Staff does not support the inclusion of such a limit within the developer's agreement unless the limit is set so high as to cover all conceivable expenses. L' Gaffron stated the homeowner association covenants have been provided and are included within • Council's packets. Gaffron noted the applicant has proposed no temporary or permanent subdivision identification or monument signage for this subdivision; although such signage is contemplated within the proposed covenants. Such signage would need City approval and permits and must conform to location and design standards. Gaffron noted no street lighting has been proposed, with the neighboring property owners expressing opposition to any street lighting. Orono's City Code at the present time does not require street lighting. Lazniarz stated they are in agreement with Gaffron on removing Item 3 contained in the developer's agreement and that they would comply with City Code as it relates to Item 2. Mayor Peterson inquired about Item #1 dealing with a fund or funding mechanism for the homeowners association. Lazniarz stated he would leave that up to the Council. White inquired whether the City could require private homeowners to remove dead trees on their property. Gaffron stated the City can. PAGE 4