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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,Apri110,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 25. ORONO PRESERVE—REQUEST FOR EARLY PERMITS (Continued) <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Seals stated the fact that the City has not approved this type of request before, in her view the City should <br /> stick with past practice. <br /> Simenstad stated to her understanding Adam Edwards felt it was a reasonable request and that the memo <br /> from Bolton&Menk was written last fall. Simenstad stated they are 45 days out from full pavement and <br /> that this would give the builder 45 days to get a model lot under construction. Simenstad stated she <br /> understands the point of not having done it before. <br /> Walsh asked if Staff can comment on Adam's comments. <br /> Gaffron stated Adam Edwards wrote the following: "From the Public Works/Engineering perspective,I <br /> recommend approval of the request so long as appropriate safeguards are in place. <br /> 1. No occupancy is to be granted until the development improvements are completed and accepted <br /> by the City. <br /> 2. The construction entrance and graveled roadway must be sufficient to handle both the <br /> construction traffic as well as the parking for contractors working on the homes. No construction <br /> traffic or parking on Old Crystal Bay Road or CSAH 112. <br /> 3. The roadway subgrade will be re-inspected/roll tested prior to paving." <br /> Gaffron stated as long as they have the ability to handle the traffic onsite,the City Engineer is okay with <br /> the request. Gaffron stated his experience has been that once there is damage to the subbase,it does not <br /> always come out as good as you would like. Gaffron noted these will be public roads rather than private <br /> and that the City will be maintaining it as opposed to a private association. Gaffron stated the other <br /> concern is that it could be precedent setting. <br /> Staff is recommending denial,but if there is a chance the Council will approve it, Staff would recommend <br /> the conditions outlined in Staff's report be attached. <br /> Walsh stated given the fact that it is a public road,the Council is here to safeguard the citizens and that he <br /> does not think the City wants to allow a potential issue down the road. Walsh stated the City or developer <br /> cannot help the fact that it was a wet fall but that the developer is expecting the road to be paved by <br /> May 31,which is not that far off. <br /> Page 23 of 26 <br />