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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 10, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 10. #15-3774/16-3867 MICHAEL STEADMAN ON BEHALF OF IRWIN L. JACOBS AND ALEXANDRA JACOBS,1700 SHORELINE DRIVE — FINAL PLAT — RESOLUTION NO. 6683 (continued) Walsh stated he would probably get rid of both of them and end the sentence where it says, to serve the three lots would require a variance to cu -de -sac length even greater than requested. Walsh stated the City does not have any true documentation or true findings backing those up and that he does not want to agree to a finding that the City does not have documented findings on. Walsh stated under Item No. 4 it says the lack of reasonable alternatives for access to the new lots is a result of topographic constraints due to steep slopes, the existence of bluffs, and the existence of wetlands which would be impacted to a greater extent by an alternative road option than those impacts which will be caused by the proposed road extension. Walsh stated he has the same issue with that and that he would strike that completely and come up with something else that is definable. McMillan stated to her understanding there were some bluffs and steep slopes. Walsh stated there are bluffs and steep slopes but that there was also another area on the east side of the property where the road could have gone, which was never really explored completely, and that he does not believe the can make a finding since they never went through that process. Walsh stated that was also part of the reason the neighborhood was not happy. Walsh indicated he would not be comfortable saying that finding. McMillan stated to her recollection there was some discussion about bluffs and documentation on that. City Attorney Mattick stated he understands Council Member Walsh's concern and that there was not an absolute study and there were conflicting opinions between the developer and the residents. Mattick stated it is ultimately up to the Council on whether that finding was met. Mattick indicated Staff can certainly change the language as it relates to that finding if the Council elects to do that. Levang moved, Cornick seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6683, a Resolution Approving the Plat of Tanager Estates, for the property located at 1700 Shoreline Drive, File No. 15-3749/16-3867. Walsh commented he will not be voting in favor of the motion. Walsh stated he is still disappointed in regards to where it talks about the parking and the hours of construction. Walsh stated they had an agreement that everyone could live with but that was unilaterally changed at the last second by the mayor. McMillan stated she does not know what he is referring to. McMillan requested Council Member Walsh just speak for himself. Walsh stated he is speaking to the facts. McMillan stated Council Member Walsh needs to speak for himself. Gaffron asked if the Council is comfortable with the landscaping and monument plan, the traffic control, and signage. Gaffron displayed the proposed signage for construction parking. McMillan asked if the homeowners association had any thoughts regarding the signage. Page 8 of 26