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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 9, 1998 is ( #11 - #2341 Daniel J. Anderson - Continued) Kelley said he would like to clarify where the vegetation line should be drawn for Lot 6. He asked that the property be marked. Anderson said the best way to determine the density is by walking the site. There are many small trees that will need to be removed. He noted the importance of maintaining the mossy groundcover. Kelley said he would like to know exactly where the vegetation line is on the lot. His main concern is the view from the lakeside. Barrett suggested the conservation easement describe the protected area. Kelley asked that the applicant and staff work together to define the area. Flint suggested a snow fence be placed where the vegetation is not to be disturbed. Flint suggested the pond be located in the domed area of the property. Anderson said the runoff hits the vegetation and acts like a natural silt fence. The pond would have to be located at a higher point. He said the only runoff is from the cul -de -sac. The catch basins would monitor the flow and the gutter will control the amount of flow. Jabbour noted that any ground clearing would result in erosion. Anderson said he believed the people who will purchase the property will be buying it for the privacy it delivers. • Jabbour asked that the pond be constructed to the City Engineer's satisfaction. Anderson said he will work with the City Engineer. LJ Kelley asked about the radius of the road. Gaffron showed where the septic sites are located that would be affected if the standard was required. Jabbour inquired about the curb cut location. Gaffron noted where the curb would be flattened. Anderson indicated discussions he had with the County. He said the road would be posted for 20 mph. He is concerned with damaging the rolling hills and would like to see the road placed in the area that fits with the topography. He noted that the original driveway will be moved. Jabbour concluded that one of the two curb cuts will be eliminated. Council agreed with the 125' radius. Gaffron said speed is the only reason for the radius standard and supports the 125' radius proposal. Jabbour informed the applicant that an extension is necessary for the time period of the application due to the request for two variances. Anderson agreed. Barrett said the next 60 days is at the option of the City and beyond that time frame requires applicant's approval. Gaffron said due to tabling the application, an extension should be received at this time. Anderson agreed to the extension. 23