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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 10, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 30 (6. #13-3637 WILLI ABBOTT O/B/O THE BROADWAY GROUP, LLC, 2350 WATERTOWN ROAD AND XXX WILLOW DRIVE NORTH – PRELIMINARY PLAT AND RPUD REZONING – DRAFT RESOLUTION, Continued) Levang stated for that reason she is not willing to reduce it from 40 down to 35, especially since the City has already waived the 50-foot requirement. Levang asked whether it would be better not to have the curb and gutter and go with a swale. Struve indicated the stormwater can be managed either way and that oftentimes it is easier to direct the water with concrete. Levang asked if any more information will be provided tonight on the stormwater management. Abbott stated they have removed the rain gardens and that they are currently designing something to make the water run down the street. Levang stated the City Council would like to see the stormwater management plan before making a decision. McMillan indicated she would like more time to study the plan than just looking at it tonight. McMillan stated the surmountable curbs can help direct the water and that perhaps the curb and gutter could be included with the stormwater management plan. Printup stated the concept of the surmountable curb is reasonable but that he is still struggling with the 30 versus 35 feet. Printup noted Council Member Levang brought up the point about 50 feet being the standard and that they are asking for 35 or 40 feet. Printup stated the Council will need to decide whether that is reasonable but that overall the applicant is making good progress on the development. Gaffron noted the application deadline has been extended to March 10, which allows for two city council meetings. Gaffron indicated it is likely this application will come back at the next City Council meeting and that Staff could potentially have a draft resolution ready by February 24. Otherwise the applicant could extend the time deadline. Abbott asked if additional drawings on the stormwater management are required over what has been submitted today. Gaffron indicated he has not had a chance to look at it at all and is unable to say whether it is adequate at this point. The City Council took no formal action on this item.