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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 12, 1998 ( #7) TONKAWA SHORES PRIVATE ROAD - CONTINUED Gaffron stated that if the Council would agree conceptually it would give the property owners some direction as to how to proceed. Kelley felt the road should be 24' wide with a cul -de -sac at the end. Regan questioned if it turns out that the 16' easement is a private easement if Render will still qualify for the subdivision. Mayor Jabbour replied that Render would probably need to move the road off the private easement and start all over with the subdivision process. Regan stated that is not what he personally wants to see happen, and that he wants to see the new houses built. Mayor Jabbour was opposed to making the developer put in a 24' wide road when the Council has allowed, in the past, a 22' public street. • Kellev commented that the Council has forced the 24' wide roadway issue for many cul -de -sacs in the last 10 years. C� J Mayor Jabbour stated he felt the rule should be abolished. He reminded the Council that during the previous mayor's term, that he voted to remove that rule. Flint felt the width of the road should be at 20' and the location is good. Kelley questioned if Council allows a road less than 24', then what would the hardship for variances be in the City Ordinances. Mayor Jabbour replied, the Orono Comprehensive Plan on which the City Code is based was written with the understanding that it is the Councils responsibility to preserve the open spaces, preserve Lake Minnetonka, allow minimum hardcover, and I think it is in harmony with the community's philosophy. Kelley asked if 3420 North Shore Drive currently uses the roadway and if they would want to use this roadway. Gaffron stated that property has an old driveway which is overgrown at this time but that there is a good chance they would want to use the roadway. Page 7