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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 8,1997 • ( #9 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) Cl Kelley asked the applicant to determine how this subdivision would correspond to the neighborhood to the east as far as density; what is proposed to the west, and roadway to CoRd 15. He suggested the use of a cul -de -sac. He wants to see the 22' private road meet the standards for private roads and review the homeowners agreement. Gappa noted the standard width for private roads is 28'. Van Zomeren said the reduction in width is to save trees. Kelley said if the issue is trees or safety, safety is more important as additional trees can be planted. As far as traffic impact, Kelley suggested that Livingston and Lyric could possibly be one way streets. Goetten said she had considered that as well noting residents will find other alternatives when they see a problem using CoRd 15. Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to table Application #2308 to the January 12 Council Meeting. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #10) #2314 JOHN BESSESEN, HOYT DEVELOPMENT, 2505 -2507 KELLY AVENUE - ZONING AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND VARIANCE - RESOLUTIONS NO. 4014 Van Zomeren explained how the existing duplex credit works. She noted it is a moving target as it is tied to the commercial and industrial zones. The properties within 200' of the industrial zone are not eligible as they are not adjacent but separated by roadways and the railroad. In the commercial zoning district along Highway 12 areas within 200' and adjacent were shown. Van Zomeren said in practice, the duplex credit would not be used in this area. She showed the Navarre area where eligibility for duplex credit could occur noting its haphazard application based on "adjacent ". Van Zomeren indicated that the purpose of locating higher density residential next to commercial uses is to buffer low density housing. It is her opinion that the duplex credit is not an appropriate technique or method to attain buffering. The proposed property could become eligible by using the B3 District and establishing additional eligibility within 250'. This would add the property in question only. Van Zomeren reviewed the application. She reported there is an existing structure on the property that is a legal non - conforming use. In the LR -1B Zoning District one acre per dwelling unit is the minimum. A PRD is not allowed as the property does not meet the density requirement. The applicant is proposing removal of the existing structure and building a twinhome on the property. There is an Outlot A along the lakeshore and created and recommended by the City to provide docks for the nearby townhomes. The one acre property with the outlot grants rights to the neighbors next door. 15