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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 ( #15 Appeal of Administrative Decision, continued) Shore driveway is impossible due to an existing deck between Regan's house and the east lot line. Render was unaware of the intended change in use by Regan at the time the subdivision was granted. The road approved for the subdivision is a substandard road and was intended as a driveway to serve only Render's three proposed homes. City Council approved a 16 foot wide road. Gaffron noted Render could not be present at tonight's meeting. Kelley commented he raised this issue at the time the subdivision was being approved and was told that access in the back was not necessary. Gaffron stated if access to Render's road is granted, the City Council could make it subject to Render granting the existing easement beneficiaries the right to use his road as they have in the past, and subject to discontinuing Regan's access off of North Shore Drive. Staff recommends that the road be widened to 24 feet, noting Render has requested that the parties share in the costs of improving the road. Mayor Jabbour suggested the two parties get together to try to resolve some of these issues, noting it is not the intent of the City Council to get involved in property owner disputes. • Regan stated he was not aware that he would need access off Render's road until after the subdivision was approved. Regan commented he had the understanding it was going to be a public road. Goetten stated she voted for the 16 foot road in light of the fact that only three properties would have access off of it, noting that Mr. Regan did not raise these concerns at the time the subdivision was approved. Goetten noted the neighbors will need to be notified about the possible change. Regan stated he will discuss this matter with Render. ENGINEER REPORT ( #17) DISCUSS SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FOR 2140 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH Gappa stated City Staff has received a letter from Woodlands Home requesting hookup to City sewer because of septic system failure. Gaffron stated the options for replacement sites are extremely limited. Gappa stated a rough estimate for this project is approximately $2,000.00, with no formal estimates being obtained. A preliminary review shows that gravity sewer service is feasible for this property or a grinder pump force main system if the costs are too prohibitive. Phillips stated they have had their present sewer system examined by experts who have concluded that the antibiotics and other drugs that are flushed down the system are causing the Page 13