10-15-2018 Planning Commission Minutes

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,October 15,2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. the proposed location is appropriate for urban density. If so,the Commission should determine if the proposed plan provides an appropriate level of density, and if so,the higher density would be reflected in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The project as proposed will require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for both land use and an expansion of the MUSA boundary. For expansions of the MUSA boundary,the Metropolitan Council looks for three units per acre density, which this project would meet. Access to the site will be provided via two new entrances off of Wayzata Boulevard. It is expected that access will line up with the new road serving the Eisinger property to the south. Hennepin County will need to approve all accesses. The proposed parking shows 474 stalls, below the minimum required per ordinance. The applicants propose the number based on the number of bedrooms. Staff does not support the reduction of parking in this area without bus transportation or walkable services/employment. The Planning Commission should discuss the following issues: 1. Does the Planning Commission support expansion of the MUSA boundary into the subject property? 2. Does the Planning Commission support expansion of urban densities into the subject property; and if so,at what density. 3. Does the Planning Commission support higher than 30 feet for buildings. 4. Does the Planning Commission support the modification of the zoning ordinance to facilitate the proposed development? The zoning ordinance states that no property within 250 feet of the OHW of a protected water is to be rezoned to RPUD. Lake Classen is a Protected Water. If the Planning Commission and City Council support the project, some modifications to the zoning ordinance will be necessary to either create a new district or modify an existing district. Barnhart noted he has not reviewed this sketch plan in any detail and that he is looking for direction on the issues outlined in Staff report. Landgraver stated his recollection of the density for this area is that these would be larger lakeshore lots, which is why it was zoned the way it is. Barnhart stated that is consistent with the density in the area with the exception of the park and the school. Landgraver noted on the south side there was a landfill. Landgraver asked if the City is aware of the history of the land and whether the hill is manmade. Barnhart indicated he does not know the history of the property but his understanding is the landfill was confined to the south side of the property.