05-21-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, April 16, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. Libby stated he is less concerned about the parking. Libby noted this is conjecture, but that they might be talking about 100 trips a day in and out, with a lot of it going out onto County Road 15, which leads into Navarre. Libby stated the Navarre area has some traffic management problems. Thiesse agreed that there are issues with traffic. Landgraver noted this is zoned for commercial and that he does not know how to evaluate the parking. Landgraver stated it looks like there is ample space to add parking if necessary. Thiesse stated it would be in the applicants' best interests to have sufficient parking for their clients. Erickson commented the closure of the second driveway is a plus. Thiesse asked if the restriping of the parking lot is a request. Oakden stated it would be in their best interests to do so, and if it is removed, the area would be restored to grass. Thiesse asked if the Watershed requirements are being met. Oakden stated Staff has been in discussions with the Watershed District and that Staff will incorporate any written comments received from the MCWD, but during the discussions no red flags were raised. Landgraver recommended the applicants put together a statement outlining the business hours and staff level for the City Council. Lemke moved, Libby seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. LA18-000035, Ryan Hasse, Nicole Speck, and Gary Johnson, 3800 Shoreline Drive, granting of a conditional use permit and site plan review, subject to Staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. 7. LA18-000036 ORONO APARTMENTS, LLC, 2745 KELLEY PARKWAY, SITE PLAN, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING, 7:53 P.M. — 8:45 P.M. John Patch, Applicant, and Neil Weber were present. Barnhart stated the City has received a request for a comprehensive plan amendment, site plan review, and rezoning. The proposed site is currently vacant and is located immediately south of the Orono Public Works garage. The property is currently zoned B-6 PUD and is guided for Commercial Office use. The site is and has been vacant for many years. The property owner is proposing construction of a 56 -unit apartment building on the 2.55 -acre property. Improvements will include the 2.5 story building, underground parking, and surface parking. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment is required to complete this project as well as rezoning to RPUD. RPUD rezoning requires approval of a master site plan. Building setbacks are met under the proposal. Parking is proposed via an extension of the existing shared parking lot. The north and west parking setbacks are not met but are consistent with the existing parking Page 13 of 21