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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) McMillan stated this public access does not have as much value as other public accesses since it does not access the lake. Moorse noted this access was given to the City for the purpose of a road, which is no longer needed. Mattick stated the access can only be used for what it was dedicated for but that he does not have the exact language of the land dedication. Murphy stated the City would still be in a position to review what is built on Lot 1 and control what happens along the shoreline. White inquired how the City Council feels about the 20-foot road width. White stated it is doubtful the trees would survive during the relocation of the utilities. City Engineer Kellogg noted Staff has not received detailed plans regarding storm water treatment ponds or the proposed roadway, but pointed out that a 20 foot roadway and a 30 foot right-of-way would not work without curb and gutter because there would not be enough room to construct a ditch along either side. Stickney inquired how the City Engineer feels about what is being proposed. Kellogg stated the narrower road would not work either and that the water needs to flow off the road somewhere. Kellogg stated the applicant would need to submit further information on that aspect before he could make a recommendation on how to handle the runoff. Stickney stated he could look at having easements granted to handle the runoff. Kellogg suggested a caveat be placed on the preliminary plat approval that the City has the right to request additional easements to handle the drainage. Gaffron recommended that the City Council not formally grant preliminary plat approval tonight and to direct Staff to incorporate items 1 through 11 into a resolution, with the language in item 12 being revised to deal with storm water management, which would give the applicant time to address that issue. Stickney stated in his view the easements may address that issue. Kaley inquired what would happen to the cabin. Kaley noted the water would drain to the west side since the east side is the high side. White stated the drainage in that area is an issue and would require further review by the City Engineer. Gaffron stated the cabin is privately owned. White stated the cabin would be allowed to remain. PAGE 18 of 22 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 04/23/07 Approval of Council Minutes From 04/09/07 [Page 18 of 22]