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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998 (#4 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) • Gleason said the development's market niche is eo le who are downsizing, kin P p g, wor g couples, and single workers. He felt this type of homeowner would generate fewer trips than families. Gleason also noted the importance of preserving views. He indicated that if the number of units are reduced in the development, the cost of the remaining units would increase. The original plan called for 45 units. He feels the PRD makes the land more usable, and the plan is sensible, allowing for concessions to be made on setbacks. Jabbour clarified direction being sought. Gleason noted the cost involved in each redesign. He asked for Council to clarify their requirements due to the opposing viewpoints of Council, Planning Commission, and landscape architect. Jabbour said a hardship would have to be shown to deviate from the cul -de -sac requirement. While he does not want to lose any more trees than necessary, this may be the case due to the need for the cul -de -sac and lack of any real hardship. Kelley said he is not in favor of the project. He feels the plan proposes more density than the site can reasonably accommodate. Goetten said she feels the project is appropriate to the area, though there are concerns to resolve. She asked for further clarification regarding direct access from CoRd 15. She • was informed that the property to the west would have to be acquired and developed in order for access to CoRd 15. Discussions are underway with the owner but no commitments have been made. Gleason reviewed the plan for the road if the other property was developed. Sewer lines would be provided to CoRd 15 for future development of the western parcel. 0 Jabbour asked Kelley to elaborate on his viewpoint. Kelley said the development should be a PRD as a cluster -type development. He does not want to see the added traffic moving to the east. Kelley cited the development to the east as being a well - planned development and asked the applicant to consider such a plan. He questioned the height of the proposed units and their prominence from the road. Gleason noted the units meet the 30' height requirement. Kelley said the structures are massive, and he would not support 3 levels located on the hillside. Kelley indicated there were single family dwellings to the east, and 30 units on this property would be too much density. He did not have any direction regarding the number of units per acre. Kelley is concerned with 12 units being located off the driveway and feels the cul -de -sac is necessary. Gleason noted the updated plan calls for a 28' wide road. Peterson said she agrees with Kelley that the development is too dense. She also agrees with the need for a cul -de -sac. She feels the subdivision should be designed with the development to the east in mind. 7