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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 7,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Bryce Johnson asked how the individual would be managed by the City. <br /> Edwards stated they would need to be mentored by somebody in that field, so they would be mentored by <br /> Hennepin County's forester and would receive their daily orders from them. Edwards stated Hennepin <br /> County would then coordinate that work with the City. <br /> Pesek asked when this would happen. <br /> Edwards stated the applications are due in a few weeks, with the 11-month period starting in early <br /> summer. <br /> Brenda Johnson moved,Pesek seconded,to endorse the letter of support for the Hennepin County <br /> application for the Minnesota GreenCorps grant. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> STAFF REPORTS <br /> 3. 16-3807 PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW FOR ORONO PRESERVE,425-595 OLD <br /> CRYSTAL BAY ROAD NORTH <br /> Mike Gaffron stated this application deals with a 17-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of Old <br /> Crystal Bay Road and Wayzata Boulevard, with 14 acres of dry buildable as well as a small wetland. The <br /> applicants have submitted a three-part application. The first part of the application deals with the density. <br /> The site is currently guided for seven to ten units per acre and the applicants are proposing three units per <br /> acre. Gaffron noted changing the density on this site will require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. <br /> The applicants are also requesting rezoning to Residential Planned Unit Development(RPUD). The <br /> property is currently zoned for 2-acre single-family and the applicants are proposing density of roughly <br /> three units per acre. The third part of the application is a preliminary plat application. <br /> Gaffron displayed the proposed layout of the development. The average typical width of the lots is 65 <br /> feet. <br /> Gaffron stated the Park Commission is being asked to review the application to see whether there is a <br /> need for a land dedication or a pedestrian/bike trail along the west side of Old Crystal Bay Road. The <br /> Planning Commission reviewed the application in February and felt there was no benefit to adding a trail <br /> on the west side of the road since there is already a trail on the east side. <br /> The Planning Commission was also asked to consider access to the existing trail. The Planning <br /> Commission indicated they do not support establishment of a crosswalk over Old Crystal Bay Road <br /> between the Highway 12 bridge and the signalized intersection due to questionable need and safety <br /> concerns. The Planning Commission, however, encouraged upgrades to the signalized intersection to <br /> make it more pedestrian friendly at all four quadrants. <br /> The Planning Commission also suggested there is no need for public or private park land dedication for <br /> this site given its proximity to the Orono Schools' recreational facilities. Gaffron stated the City does <br /> expect there will be a number of families in this development that will have children, but the Planning <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />