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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 9, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ (15. #07-3274 BRUCE PADDOCK, 1450 AND 1500 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD, Continued) Gaffron noted the Planning Commission recommended denial of a ‘before the fact’ hardcover allotment variance for Lot 2, concluding that such variance should be applied for in due course at the time a real proposal for replacement of the home is presented. The applicant has provided an analysis of the hardcover status of Lot 2, suggesting that a 17,500 square feet allotment would be reasonable rather than the 75-250 foot zone 25 percent limit of 14,061 square feet. The applicant has indicated that the shape of the lot as a point with much area being within the 0-75 foot zone is a hardship, as well as the need to provide for a home commensurate with the surrounding neighborhood. Stickney indicated they have spoken with the fire marshal regarding the width of the right-of-way and that they are willing to construct a 40-foot roadway for a certain portion of the development and then near the entrance to the Headrick property the road would be reduced to 16 feet and then widened slightly to 20 feet after it reaches the Shaughnessy property. Stickney stated the proposed road is an improvement over what currently exists and provides a better view of the lake. Stickney noted they are also proposing to reduce the overall hardcover on the lots. Murphy stated there are bigger issues that need to be settled than the hardcover issue and that it would be inappropriate for the City Council to be approving hardcover variances without seeing a plan. Murphy commented he would like the City and the property owners to preserve Bracketts Point as much as possible. White stated he is reluctant to reduce the road width from what the fire marshal has recommended. McMillan inquired how much digging and trenching would be required in order to relocate the utilities. Stickney indicated there would be some trenching and power cabling. Stickney noted the narrower roadway would only be serving two private residences and that Mark Gronberg has spoken with the fire marshal and that what they are proposing is acceptable to him. Gaffron indicated he did speak with the fire marshal and showed him the proposed plans. The fire marshal indicated that given the size of the houses, in the event of a fire in this area, it would be likely that multiple fire departments would be called to respond. Staff is not comfortable recommending a road width less than 20 feet. Murphy stated Mr. Stickney makes a good point about the width of the road but that he is unfamiliar with the tree situation in this area. Murphy suggested that the survey delineate the location of the trees and topography in the area. White noted the trees may die due to the utility relocation. City Engineer Kellogg stated the proposed sanitary sewer profile shows that the sewer would be 20 feet deep and that it is unlikely the trees would survive. White recommended the residences also include a fire suppression system of some type. Murphy stated the road width issue needs to be dealt with but that the City has allowed narrower roads than what the fire marshal has recommended provided the property owners are advised of the risks PAGE 16 of 22 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 04/23/07 Approval of Council Minutes From 04/09/07 [Page 16 of 22]