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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 24, 1987 CITY FACILITIES STUDY — CONSULTANT SELECTION CONTINUED It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Sime, that Council select Jack Boarman and Associates as the consultants to undertake the space study of the facilities for Phase A and that the consultant and the City Administrator report back with the results of Phase A and a recommendation as to which phase or phases should be undertaken to complete this study including Phases B, C and /or D. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0. Jack Boarman was present for this matter and stated he looked forward to working with the City. JEFF ESSEN 2648 CASCO POINT ROAD BERM IN RIGHT —OF —WAY Jeffrey and Barbara Essen were present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that during the landscaping at 2648 Casco Point Road, the owner placed approximately 3' to 4' earth berm in the front of his property. The berm is approximately 90% in the City street right -of -way. Staff recommends that the berm be allowed to exist in the right -of -way but at a reduced size so as to allow a 5' to 10' shoulder, maintain proper drainage, no plantings allowed on the road side of berm with the exception of grass. In addition staff recommends a hold harmless agreement for the purpose of the City maintaining the water shut -off valve located within the berm. The property owner has also requested a double curb cut on the property. Because of the amount of traffic, traffic speeds, site distance and road design, staff recommends that only one curb cut be allowed. Jeff Essen showed Council the site plan submitted with the application for a new residence building permit. After the building permit was issued, a landscape plan was designed which has led to the berm and double curb cut issue. He stated that they can resolve the berm issue per staff recommendation. However, they would request approval for the double curb cut for the same reasons that staff feels it is a hazard. They feel it is safer not to back out of the drive onto Casco Point and drive out in a forward position. He also noted that the circular drive provided more parking area in order to avoid parking on Casco Point Road. He explained that his house entry was specifically designed for a circular drive, and elimination of the circular drive would create aesthetic and incovenient access problems to the main entry of the house. 10