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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 9, 1998 ( #10 - #2339 James Render - Continued) • Gaffron clarified for Goetten that there is an easement for the sewer as well as an access easement. Kelley indicated that fires where no hydrants are available are fought by setting up a swimming type pool. Tankers bring the water to the pool where it is dumped into it and pumped out by pumpers to extinguish the fire. This allows for a continual stream of water and requires a tremendous amount of room. Kelley said if a hammerhead is considered, the Council must also consider how fires are fought. He noted that the Council is charged with protecting the citizens' health, safety, and welfare. Goetten said she would support the hammerhead if no credit is allowed for hardcover. Jabbour said he agreed with Moorse regarding considering the proximity of the homes to the road. He indicated that fire equipment could be set up along Tonkawa to serve these homes. He also agreed with Kelley. Jabbour felt the road should be private. Dan Regan, 3410 North Shore Drive, reported having a problem with the fire department technology requiring large vehicles when the environment is full of small lots. He felt fire equipment should be geared to the size of the properties they are protecting. He asked why the lake was not being used in fighting fires. He suggested the fire department determine in advance how they would gain access to properties in the city. He felt it • would be ridiculous to require a 28' road for three properties. He said the three lots are marginal at best and do not fit in with the community. Jabbour reported that there are four fire departments that work within the City. He indicated that the issue of large and small trucks has been discussed in the past. Jabbour noted that milfoil presents a problem with clogging up equipment when lake water is used. In response to Regan's comment about marginal lots, Jabbour said the applicant would not receive credit for the road easement towards hardcover. Jabbour noted that time was given for public input at the Planning Commission review. Ken Carlson, 3498 North Shore Drive, reported that Birch Lane is only 20' wide and considered an alley. He noted that some of the garages are close to the road. With the concern expressed with fire equipment gaining access to properties, Carlson questioned whether the properties in this area are currently protected. He suggested a suction box be used in order to use lake water. He questioned why there is a fire lane nearby if the lake is not used to fight fires. 0 12