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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday, October 8,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Fretham stated to his recollection there are no trail easements in that area because to the east it was a <br /> challenge to get across the wetland. <br /> Barnhart stated for the project on the corner of Orono Preserve there was an easement and that he will see <br /> whether there is an easement on this site. <br /> Crosby asked how they are planning on using the building. <br /> Fretham stated they have not made that decision yet and that it will either be senior housing or an <br /> apartment building. <br /> Crosby stated his concern would be the height issue. Crosby noted this Council was not here when those <br /> other buildings were discussed and that in his view they should stick to the 30 feet. <br /> Seals stated the density is a benefit to the City. Seals noted Orono Woods was before her time on the City <br /> Council and that they cannot go back in time to understand why they did what they did. <br /> Walsh stated one policy question is the density and the other is height. Walsh asked what the Dumas site <br /> is guided for. <br /> Barnhart stated to his knowledge it is 7-10 units per acre in the 2030 plan,which was lowered. This <br /> project was originally guided for 10-15 and that was lowered to support the flats. Barnhart stated the City <br /> does have the flexibility to lower the density in certain areas. <br /> Walsh noted across the street further down the road there is a senior housing project and then an <br /> apartment building. <br /> Printup stated in his view this is an appropriate place for the higher density and that he is in agreement <br /> with the 30-foot height. Printup stated it is important to plan out a trail system in this area heading east <br /> and then west to the dog park because if the City does not get the easement now,they will not be able to <br /> get it later. <br /> Walsh stated he is in agreement with the 30 feet and that this is a good spot for the higher density. <br /> Dankey asked if the one road in will be enough for all the housing units. <br /> Barnhart stated the next level of analysis will include Hennepin County. The original plan had two <br /> entrances,but the County suggested removing one. Hennepin County may revise that analysis to include <br /> two entrances. <br /> Seals stated in her view it will be a lot for one road. <br /> Rief stated part of the challenge is that the road rises in that area, and if the T is where the current drive is, <br /> then the two entrances are on opposite sides and they cannot see one from the other. <br /> Dankey asked whether Hennepin County is considering a sidewalk in the area. <br /> Rief indicated that will be discussed as part of Phase 3. <br /> Page 16 of 18 <br />