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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22,1997 ( #5 - #2279! #2280 Marc and Tracy Whitehead - Continued) • Gaffron indicated that with part of Lyman Avenue being public, it sets the tone for the entire road to become public. Barrett also noted that the reference to assessing the cost of the improvement requires a demonstration that it would increase property values. Flint noted the benefit would be to only a few homes. Mrs. Stankovsky reported that one home on the east side is going to be taken for the Highway 12 reconstruction. Brian Palmer, who lives east of the Whitehead property, concurred with Mrs. Stankovsky. He also said he believed the property owners would not be interested in paying for a road improvement. He feels the entire road is substandard, and it would not be economical or beneficial to improve it. Jabbour was informed that there would be only one additional home in that area. Howard McMillan asked what homes would benefit. Jabbour said he understood that the homes ahead of any improvement would not benefit. Jabbour said any improvement would then have to be paid for by the City. Mrs. Stankovsky voiced concern for safety where the new driveway comes out from the is subdivision. Gaffron said it would only be dangerous if a car was speeding past the curve and the person coming out of the driveway is not looking. Mrs. Stankovsky said there were trees on both sides of the road. She asked if Staff felt the line of site is appropriate for the driveway at that location. Gaffron said while caution needs to be taken, it was not unreasonable for the driveway to be located there. Cook noted that grading will also be required along the northerly shoulder. Jabbour asked about language for modification of the resolution. Winston said the engineering issues of driveway, screening, and drainage could state the applicant could work with Staff. Jabbour asked Barrett's opinion. Barrett said the guidelines should be fairly clear for the preliminary plat. While the drainage, curve, and setback issues were satisfactory, Barrett said the issue of screening should be clarified further. Winston said the Planning Commission suggested the applicant work with Staff. Barrett said the Council would then cede the matter to Staff. Gaflron referred to page 5 of resolution under item 96 regarding the goal of providing sufficient screening at the southeast corner of Lot 1. He indicates it is left wide open as to what is done and requires follow -up, as it is unknown when the home will be built. These requirements would also have to be included as a covenant to be enforceable. Gallon said he preferred a conclusion be made as this is not a standard subdivision. • 10