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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 14, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. #16-3868 CHARLES CURD, INC., SHADYWOOD VILLAS 2525, 2535, AND 2545 SHADYWOOD ROAD — FINAL PLAT (continued) John Stein, Charles Cudd, stated as far as the road construction goes, it is hard to get a roll test later in the fall since there is no good drying time and that they would increase the amount of sand being placed and install drain tile to ensure good drainage. Stein indicated they would also up the gravel to an inch and a half minus. Stein stated with those changes, there would be a far better base for the road. Stein noted once he leaves the street, he also has to maintain a gravel road to the house through the spring rainy season. To maintain that driveway, fabric is installed with 12 inches of 1.5 minus, which is then topped by three inches clear. Stein indicated that helps minimize the mud. Stein stated that is how they would maintain the road over the winter, and in the spring the three inch would be removed and the curbs would get installed. Stein stated it is a better tested road without the asphalt because it demonstrates that the base will hold up with the heavy equipment. Walsh stated he can see his argument and that they would likely gain better compaction but that he would defer to the City Engineer on that question. Stein stated he understands what the minimum standards are for a gravel base and that he would maintain that throughout the winter. Printup asked what the City can do to protect itself and ensure that the road is constructed properly. Stein stated they would also not request a temporary certificate of occupancy and that the future homeowners would be told that their certificate of occupancy is tied to the completion of the road and other parts of the development. Stein stated they would also ensure that the road is holding up prior to installation of the curb. Stein noted the road is also 200 feet long, which is very short. Barnhart stated Staff is very uncomfortable with allowing house construction to begin prior to the road being built and that the homeowners will have questions on why they are not being allowed to move in if the development is not totally completed. Barnhart stated after the development is full developed, the homeowners will also wonder why the road is failing after five years. Stein stated the road they construct will hold up to the heavy equipment and that a normal road section does not hold up to that. Walsh commented the City also has no guarantee that Charles Cudd will be the developer 60 days from now. Stein stated Charles Cudd is here to follow through in getting the homes built. McMillan asked whether it is common to allow homes to be built prior to the first lift of asphalt. Poehler stated it is extremely unusual to have a house built before the road has the first lift of asphalt. Edwards stated it is possible to construct a road under winter conditions but that it is more expensive and more risky. Page 16 of 28