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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998 (#4 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) • Van Zomeren reported that Staff does not feel the number of trips into the development would create a problem and could be absorbed into the traffic on Livingston and Casco. No study has been done, however. Van Zomeren said the applicant has provided a copy of the homeowner's association agreement for another development that would be similar to this development. It is currently being reviewed by the City Attorney. Van Zomeren said no resolution is included in the packet. She asked Council to give direction on how to proceed with the application; the Staff would draft a resolution that follows their directive. Bill Gleason said his company conducted two traffic studies, one through their own company and the other through BRW. Their monitoring indicated 3.2 trips per day per unit. BRW monitor resulted in 5 trips per day per unit, which included deliveries, garbage pickup, and mail delivery. Gleason expressed surprise regarding the road. The landscape architect recommended a narrow road and no hammerhead. The Planning Commission asked for a narrow road with a hammerhead. The Council wanted a wider road with a cul -de -sac. The road as proposed is wider than originally planned. Gleason said he would comply with the • Council's decision. He noted, however, that it would be unavoidable to take additional trees. Gleason compared the units with other developments. He felt the design met or exceeded what he found elsewhere. He expressed concern with the landscape architect giving direction on design of inside of the units. Jabbour asked how this occurred. Moorse said concern had been expressed over the limited 20' width of the units and advice was sought. He noted the concern for parking limitations and entry into the units. Gleason reported that the garage width is as wide or wider than at other developments and includes two garage stalls rather than one which is typical in other developments. Gleason said the units are not designed for handicap accessibility and other homes would have similar problems if temporary disability occurred. He said the deck is made of a maintenance free material with a longer life expectancy than wood. The parking is similar to that found in other developments too. Gleason noted good products being used, i.e., aesthetically and security -wise, and upgrades, such as siding and windows. 0 6