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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 11, 2006 7:00 o''clock p.m. (13. #06 -3245 SHARRATT/MANEY FOR LA SHORE DRIVE, Continued) Gaffron noted this is a fairly new application and month. Gaffron inquired whether the Council has width of the roadway. White stated he is. in agreement with the recon recommendation of the fire marshal should be Murphy inquired whether the other portions of the widened. AND ARDELL JONES, 3605 NORTH just appeared before the Planning Commission last y other issues with the application other than the ation of the Planning Commission but that the into consideration. would be affected if the roadway were Turner stated the.garage could possibly be impacted if the County does not approve the encroachment and the alignment on the right -hand of the property line could also be affected. Turner stated the hardcover would also be impacted. Brokl stated his office is also taking a look at some of the easement and right -of -way issues at the rear of the property at this time and they have not yet completed that work. Brokl requested they be given the opportunity to complete that work prior to approving this application. Brokl stated those issues would need to be resolved prior to any building permits being issued. • Sharratt pointed out that a new home was recentlyconstructed on this street and the width of the roadway was not an issue at that time. In addition, the Planning Commission and City Council granted the variance for the retaining wall to be constructed that creates the greatest restriction at the entrance between County Road 51 and the private driveway%. That constriction touches County Road 51 and only allows for a roadway width of 14 feet at that point! which will not change with this application. Another constriction is the 12 -foot width of the roadway in front of the Sundby property. Sansevere noted the Sundbys are at the end of the roadway. Sharratt pointed out the only way a fire truck would be able to access this roadway would be to come from the east on County Road 51 and that the greatest constriction is at the opening to the roadway itself. If the driveway to the west is increased, that would result in a three or four foot vertical difference between County Road 51 and the private drive and the residences. Sharratt stated practically speaking, there is almost no way to widen the drive at the Sundby property and that they have widened the drive in front of the Maney residence by approximately two feet. Sharratt stated it does not appear realistic that the roadway can be widened to 20 feet the entire length. Maney stated it does not appear reasonable to require one property to comply with the 20 -foot width when the other properties do not comply with the width. Gaffron stated the Sundbys were primarily replacing the. retaining walls on their property and that he is unsure whether the retaining walls were relocated slightly. Gaffron stated Staff could review the driveway situation in this neighborhood but that i i appears likely the recommendation of the fire marshal impacts other properties in this area. , Sansevere moved to table Application #06 -3245, 3605 North Shore Drive. PAGE 9 of 17