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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 27, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 15 of 32 (5. #13-3637 WILLI ABBOTT ON BEHALF OF THE BROADWAY GROUP, LLC – 2350 WATERTOWN ROAD AND XXX WILLOW DRIVE NORTH – PRELIMINARY PLAT AND RPUD REZONING, Continued) McMillan asked if each of the rain gardens have their own outlet. Gaffron indicated the applicant will need to explain that. Levang asked what the requirement is for trees. Gaffron indicated it would be the same requirement as Bayfield and that there would be trees every 40 feet lining the road. What the applicant is proposing is not necessarily following that and it might make more sense to have the trees scattered rather than methodically placed. McMillan asked if the development will have curb and gutter. Gaffron indicated that is being proposed. Levang commented she does not like the uniformed approach for the trees and that she would prefer they be scattered. Gaffron stated to his recollection the landscape plan does not show the trees being placed uniformly. McMillan commented she has a concern that the development is over-engineered. McMillan asked how the City Council feels about the lot coverage. Levang stated to her understanding this is supposed to be moderately priced homes on a small scale, but that the homes end up being larger than that. Levang stated she would rather go with small lots with small homes rather than small lots with large homes and that she would like to see some differentiation between Glendale Cove and Oliver Hill. Printup commented he also sees the resemblance to Glendale Cove. McMillan noted the City holds other lots to the 15 percent lot coverage and that the idea of increasing density does not mean they can have a large house on a small lot. Levang stated she is in agreement with the 15 percent. McMillan stated the other big issue is the setback from Willow. Levang stated in her view it should be 40 feet and that 25 feet is too close. McMillan stated it should be at least 35 feet, especially if a trail is ever constructed in that area at some point in the future. Levang stated she would also like the road to remain private. Printup and McMillan stated they are in agreement that the road should be private. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 02/10/2014 Approval of Council Minutes 01/27/2014 [Page 15 of 32]