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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 9, 1998 ( #10 - #2339 James Render - Continued) • Mark Gronberg commented that the hammerhead is an approved fire truck turnaround in many cities. He noted that the uniform fire code calls for a 20' road. He also referenced the close proximity to Tonkawa. Gronberg added that the three lot subdivision would be in keeping with the neighborhood. Goetten asked if Jabbour did not visualize the street going through, what width he felt the road should be and whether private or public. Jabbour responded that this is the best time to obtain an underlying easement. He asked the Council whether the City needs the easement and how wide it should be and how long the road should be. Peterson said she agreed with Kelley that the Council is to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of its community but noted that qualify of life is also important. She felt a narrower road was appropriate for the neighborhood. Jabbour said he agreed with Moorse in questioning if the intent of the code can be met without having to build a major road while providing fire protection for the homes. He does not feel the welfare of the people would be placed in jeopardy but questioned where the new residents will park. Kelley commented that the first three homes access on CoRd 51 and that is the logical . place for access for all of the homes. Council members agreed. He noted that if all of the homes were being plotted today, all six lots could access from a 28' easement at the rear, but he understands that this is not possible. Jabbour concurred that the Council must work with what is there. Render suggested an alternative of a 25' road easement on the property at this time. In the future if more roadway is needed, easements can be acquired from other properties. Jabbour agreed. Gattron was asked to verify that there is 16' of easement now and the 17' additional feet would equal the 25'. Gaffron said he would have to confirm with City Attorney Barrett that the 8' easement could be used for a road. Gronberg indicated that information indicated it was a road easement and not a driveway easement. Jabbour asked Council if the easement is necessary. Kelley said the minimum amount of easement should be 33'. Flint said he also favored the 33' easement but did not support the road going through. Peterson and Goetten agreed. Goetten said she assumed this did not include any credit for hardcover. Jabbour confirmed that it did not. He noted the applicant would also be required to mitigate on site for ponding. 0 14