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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) Goetten asked where the road upgrade would occur. Cook said the existing alignment would be followed and end up on the new right -of -way that is being platted. The same radius would be maintained to retain the distance from the drainfield. Jabbour asked if this would be part of the final subdivision. Gaffron said the resolution states the need for additional right -of -way. He noted the plan being reviewed is a somewhat different plan but would be acceptable with the advisory sign. He questioned whether the City could accept a lower radius standard with the lower speed. John Winston said the neighbors did not want to see a 30 mph zone. He understood the radius would allow for a 25 mph speed but would be posted at 20 mph. Jabbour said he understood the Planning Commission approval would require two Council decisions regarding the road upgrade and sight line improvements for the curve. Winston said the applicant was willing to donate the southeast corner to provide for the road improvement for work within the City property. Work conducted in the past has been done on a participatory basis amongst the neighbors. With two new driveway to the west of the curve at a distance of 217', Winston felt it would be difficult to require the applicant to pay for it. • Winston took the same position regarding widening the road. He said the applicant is willing to pay for his fair share. With only three additional lots, all users should pay an equal amount. Winston noted the Planning Commission recommended the applicant work with Staff on the appropriate screening for the southeast corner of Lot 1. The applicant has conferred with Dundee Nursery. Pictures were shown of the area showing dense brush located in this area. Winston said what is drafted by Staff is more than what the Planning Commission requested. He feels the possible glare from headlights would be deflected by the vegetation and is adequate as it presently exists. Mr. Whitehead said the nursery thought the vegetation that exists is best for the location. Winston noted that Outlot A would provide an additional 20' strip of buffer. He said he agrees with Staff and Planning Commission recommendation except where the applicant's costs are involved. He said the applicant is willing to pay his fair share. Jabbour noted that if the subdivision approval was granted, it would require a variance for the septic system to encroach the road. Gaffron explained that it would be within the setback but not encroach the actual right -of -way. Kelley clarified that the variances were for Lot 3 width and Lot 1 setback. The drainfield is setback would be an administrative setback. 5