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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 24, 1996 ( #9 - #2107 John O'Sullivan - Continued) • Jabbour did note that the velocity of the runoff can be controlled. Mabusth noted that the rate must remain the same as it was in the undeveloped stage. Callahan moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the granting of the Drainage Easement to Voyageur Service Centers, Inc., and to direct the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Drainage Easement with the condition that the applicant was obligated to repair and pay the cost for any repairs within the easement. Cook noted the sewer and water lines now in place. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #10) REFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD Mabusth asked for direction from the Council to refer a development proposal by John O'Sullivan of the church property to the Planning Commission for sketch plan review. Callahan questioned why this was being done. Mabusth and Moorse both said when major applications are made, Staff would like to make the Council aware of such proposals and answer any major questions. This particular proposal would involve rezoning. • Hurr noted that an applicant has the legal right to make such an application. Mabusth agreed. Mabusth informed the Council that the applicant has sent letters out to the neighboring property owners regarding informational meetings Wednesday and Thursday of this week on the proposal. The Planning Commission and Council are invited to attend. Jabbour said information can be sent in the information packets when such proposed development involves major policy changes. Jabbour continued that the code allows the right of applicants to make application, and he would not want to affect that process. The failing condition of the church property was noted. Hurr asked if O'Sullivan owned equipment being stored on the site. O'Sullivan said it belonged to someone else. O'Sullivan said he would have site plans at the information meetings. He said he has distributed flyers about the meetings to a 3 -block radius and is going door to door speaking with business owners in the area regarding the proposed development. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Jabbour reported his concern for the citizens located along the southern bypass alternative of the proposed Hwy 12 upgrade and what he sees as indifference. Jabbour • would like to inform the citizens of what is occurring regarding this issue to clarify it.