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FILE#LA18-000083 <br /> October 15,2018 <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> district athletic and school facilities, and single family residential, most of which is larger than 2 <br /> acres. <br /> Zoning. There is no high density residential zoning district; existing high density projects <br /> (Stonebay, Orono Senior Housing, Orono Woods, and Orono Trails) are zoned RPUD. The zoning <br /> ordinance states that no property within 250 feet of the OHW of a protected water is to be <br /> rezoned to RPUD (78-626 (1). Lake Classen is a Protected Water. If the Planning Commission <br /> and Council support the project, some modifications to the zoning ordinance will be necessary, <br /> either creating a new district, or modifying an existing district. The Planning Commission should <br /> provide guidance as to their appetite for necessary modifications. <br /> General site plan comments. Noted above,the buildings as proposed are 3 stories,with <br /> underground parking. The Council has been firm on maintaining the 30 foot height limit, most <br /> recently the proposed apartment building, Eisinger Flats, at 3245 Wayzata Blvd,to the south of <br /> the subject project. <br /> The club house shown in the plan falls entirely within the 150'setback. This feature will need to <br /> be relocated. <br /> The parking proposed shows 474 stalls, below the minimum required per ordinance (2 stalls per <br /> dwelling unit). The applicants propose the number based on the number of bedrooms. Staff <br /> does not support the reduction of parking in this area,without bus transportation or walkable <br /> services/employment. <br /> Public Comments <br /> To date, no public comments have been received. A sketch plan is not a public hearing, but the <br /> Commission may receive comments during the public meeting. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission support expansion of the MUSA boundary into the subject <br /> property? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission support expansion of urban densities into the subject <br /> property, and if so, at what density. <br /> 3. Does the Planning Commission support higher than 30 feet for buildings? <br /> 4. Does the Planning Commission support the modification of the zoning ordinance to <br /> facilitate the proposed development? <br /> 5. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> Exhibit B. Proposed site plan and image board <br /> Exhibit C. Area Map <br />