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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,April 16,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gronberg indicated the 32-inch willow tree will be removed and that they are attempting to save as many <br /> trees as possible. <br /> Thiesse noted the attempt to save some of the trees is the reason for the variance request. <br /> Tyler commented that is his biggest concern and that he would like to see as few of the trees cut down as <br /> possible. <br /> Steve Gibson, 2146 Sixth Avenue North, stated he had the same concern regarding the trees. Gibson <br /> asked why the hammerhead needs to be so large. <br /> Curtis stated the proposal is an attempt to comply with the requirements of a cul-de-sac and that the <br /> hammerhead needs to accommodate emergency vehicles. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. <br /> Landgraver and Lemke stated they do not have any concerns with the application. <br /> Lemke moved,Ressler seconded,to recommend approval of Application No.LA18-000012,Mark <br /> Stipakov,2150 Sixth Avenue North,granting of an amendment to the original conditions of <br /> subdivision approval regarding the driveway. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 5. LA18-000034 APEX HOLDING,LLC,2635 KELLEY PARKWAY,FINAL PLAT,FINAL <br /> MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING,6:50 P.M.—7:11 P.M. <br /> Sanjeev Mangalick, Apex Holding,was present. <br /> Curtis noted this proposed project for a 70-unit senior living apartment building went through a sketch <br /> plan review in 2016 and received preliminary approval in 2017. The applicants are now seeking final plat <br /> approval, final master development plan approval, and rezoning from RR-1B PUD to RPUD. The <br /> concept master plan was approved with flexibility from specific sections of the RPUD requirements as it <br /> relates to the parking lot and driving lane setback,the private recreational area, and the hardcover. <br /> The final plans as submitted are generally consistent with the previously reviewed preliminary plat. The <br /> two-story building reflects 70 units,which consist of 22 memory care, 24 assisted living, and 24 <br /> independent living units. Per the Metropolitan Council, all units count toward the City's density <br /> calculation. <br /> The developer should address the comments from the City Engineer prior to placement on the City <br /> Council agenda. <br /> The parking plan reflects 85 total parking stalls,with 46 surface spaces and 39 underground spaces. This <br /> is consistent with the number approved within the concept plan review. <br /> The Stonebay development has established a certain design characteristic. During the concept review <br /> Staff recommends that the building materials be consistent with the pattern established by the Stonebay <br /> development and include architectural shingles, cement/fiber board siding, brick and/or stone. The <br /> proposed materials appear to be consistent with the Stonebay design characteristics. <br /> Page 4 of 21 <br />