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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 1988 ZONING FILE #1333 SIDNEY REBERS CONTINUED allow for more tree preservation. Mr. Rost stated that one of the two major points in favor of the rezoning is the transition that will occur between the commercial and residential zoning. The 1 -acre PRD with the buffer perimeter will lend itself better to abutting commercial property than the 2 -acre rural residential zoning. The other point is that this proposal is consistent with the Highway 12 Corridor, which has served as the underlying, framework for this plan. , Councilmember Callahan asked for clarification as to where the proposed rezoning will occur. Mr. Rost indicated on the sketch where the dividing line between the commercial zoning and the proposed 1 -acre zoning would occur. Callahan stated that he was impressed with the proposal asked whether there were any neighbors present who wished to express their view point. Mr. Robbin Sentell, 736 Dickey Lake Drive, addressed the Council.. He agreed that the development plan was laid out very well. His only concern involved a potential connection of the cul -de -sac with Pine Ridge Lane. Since that was not being proposed, he had no objections to the proposal. Callahan expressed his opinion of having the subdivision and rezoning applications heard simultaneously. • Councilmember Goetten thought that the development was going • to be very attractive and utilized the area quite well. Her concerns involved traffic, Brown Road and a buffer between this development and the property owners to the north. Councilmember Nettles stated that he liked the concept of transition from Highway 12 to this residential development. He questioned where the private road would loop should it be required to do so, or in the alternative, where an emergency vehicle access would be located? Mr. Rost stated that there would be two possible locations for the emergency access. One would be off of Highway 12, the other would be Pine Ridge. Nettles questioned the need for such an access and asked the City Attorney about the City's liability requirements. City Attorney Barrett responded that there has been increased litigation arising with regard to road designs. The zoning ordinances that would control this development, discourage cul -de -sacs. However, a variance would not be required if approval of the cul -de -sac were given. City Administrator Bernhardson added that the issue of the cul -de -sac is one that will be addressed under the guidelines of the subdivision. Councilmember Callahan asked Mr. Pflaum if there was a significant reason why the rezoning needed approval at this meeting, as opposed to waiting until the subdivision was presented for a vote? Mr. Pf laum stated that the subdivision issues were complicated so if the rezoning portion of the plan • 17