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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, March 12, 2007 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />PAGE 19 <br />(#07-3250 Philip Carlson, Continued) <br />Kellogg stated the eight percent grade is probably a little steeper than what is ideal but that it is not that <br />unusual. Kellogg stated the grade becomes less of an issue since the road would not be a thoroughfare. <br />Shopek stated they could possibly reduce the grade a couple of percentages. <br />Gaffron noted the fire marshal has only recently reviewed the plans and is questioning whether the access <br />could be used by the fire trucks. Gaffron stated Staff has received plans today showing a surmountable <br />access for the fire trucks but that the fire marshal would need to review those plans. Gaffron stated <br />another concern of the fire marshal is whether there would be room for a fire truck to turn around on the <br />site rather than backing all the way out. <br />Murphy noted if the back road is constructed, that would allow access in and out. <br />White commented that the drivers of the fire trucks are very adept at backing out. <br />Shopek stated they are agreeable to stripe the fire lane and construct a surmountable curb in the event the <br />property to the west does not allow access for fire trucks. <br />McMillan inquired what type of internet access options would be available for this development. <br />Carlson stated they have not fully explored that at this time but that they are anticipating DSL would be <br />available. <br />Mr. Carlson stated they are hoping to get a T-1 line. <br />Moorse stated there is a fiber optic backbone that has been installed but that he is not aware of its exact <br />location. <br />Carlson stated they would be doing stucco on the main level area in an earthtone, with a custom colored <br />roof. Carlson displayed the building materials they are proposing for the development. Carlson noted <br />the windows would consist of low E windows that are tinted. <br />Moorse inquired whether the applicants had any pictures of buildings that show the reverse metal. <br />Carlson stated the representative did have lots of pictures depicting the materials but that she does not <br />have any pictures available tonight. Carlson noted the materials proposed for the units are low <br />maintenance and energy efficient. <br />White inquired what type of heating system would be installed in the buildings. <br />Mr. Carlson stated the heating system would be geothermal and that the geothermal is designed to take <br />the heat from the soil in the wintertime and then disperse the heat into the buildings and then in the <br />summertime would disperse the cooler air from the ground. Carlson stated the proposed materials have <br />raised the cost of the unit but should lower the utility charges in the long run. <br />Item #03 - CC Agenda - 03/26/07 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 03/12/07 [Page 11 of 19]