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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 • #1412 MARY PETERSEN 384 MCCULLEY ROAD PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION #2665 Ms. Mary Petersen was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson provided a brief review of the application. Building and Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted that a petition had been received by the neighbors against the platting of a future through road ( Outlot B). Ms. Petersen indicated that she was opposed to the Planning Commission's recommendation to provide a 10' walking path to access the Luce Line Trail. She noted that there was a 28' vertical drop in the location proposed for this access. Mabusth interjected that this proposal was being considered by the Park Commission on August 1, 1989. Mabusth said that there is currently a gravel driveway that already serves as a Luce Line access for 2 of the lots. Ms. Petersen further stated that she was opposed to Outlot B and would prefer to have the road remain a cul -de -sac. She said that at one time there was a through road and because of the difficulties she experienced with that arrangement, she closed the road. • Ms. Sherry Menge asked why it was necessary to have Outlot B? Acting Mayor Callahan explained the City's policy regarding the need to plan for future accesses. He assured Ms. Menge and Ms. Petersen that Orono had no plans now or in the near future to develop a through road. Ms. Desyl Peterson said that the City's reasons for requiring a through road with this subdivision did not apply in this particular application. She asked that the City consider the neighbors request. She said that in the event the zoning should change, there would be a need for that property to come before the City for subdivision approval. At that time, the through road could be dedicated. Mr. Jerome O'Brien also expressed his preference to have Outlot B omitted from the City's requirements. Mr. John Menge said that he was concerned about the future through road creating another access onto McCulley Road. Acting Mayor Callahan said that he sympathized with the neighbors, but reminded them that Outlot B is not going to be a road or developed at this time. Councilmember Goetten asked City Engineer Cook about the is safety of the access onto McCulley Road in the event that Outlot B was to be developed. Cook stated that based on stopping sight distance, McCulley Road was designed for 45 to 50 mph speeds. He said that this would be a safe access. Councilmember Goetten 7