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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,July 16,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> The applicant received comments from the City's Consulting Engineer earlier today related primarily to <br /> the road and it is likely the applicant has not had time to review those thoroughly. Any issues related to <br /> the grading and drainage can be addressed prior to the application being placed on the City Council <br /> agenda if the Planning Commission is agreeable to that. <br /> The property is not located within MUSA but the applicant has provided septic system designs for each of <br /> the lots which appear to be acceptable. The plans will be reviewed more closely at permitting by the <br /> Building Official for conformance with the regulations. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the plat in accordance with the recommendations of the City Engineer as <br /> well as the requirements of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. <br /> Curtis displayed aerial photographs of the area. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Sven Gustafson, Stonewood, stated he does not have anything additional to add to Staff's report but that <br /> he would be available for questions. <br /> Libby asked what the developer is contemplating for tree removal. <br /> Gustafson indicated there will be some tree clearing that will be required for the homes but that they have <br /> designed the road in such a way that it will follow the existing driveway. Gustafson noted there is a stand <br /> of 60-inch trees along the right-hand side of the road and that they have taken a lot of effort to maintain <br /> those since they add a lot of value to the site. Gustafson stated the cul-de-sac will sit in a clearing on the <br /> south side of the property and that the trees that will need to be removed are mostly smaller trees. <br /> Libby asked if he has had an opportunity to review the comments from the City Engineer. <br /> Gustafson indicated he has not. <br /> Libby stated the City Engineer comments are very prudent and are environmentally sensitive. Libby <br /> recommended the City Council review those more thoroughly. <br /> Acting Chair Lemke opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Acting Chair Lemke closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. <br /> Lemke asked whether the Planning Commission is comfortable moving the application forward without <br /> the engineer's comments being addressed. <br /> Ressler stated it appears the applicant is doing whatever he can to preserve mature trees and maintain the <br /> existing driveway corridor. <br /> Lemke stated he does not see any red flags with what has been presented. <br /> Page 5 of 13 <br />