10/20/2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,October 20,2014 6:30 o'clock p.m. requirement that is required by the MCWD,the City's 10-foot buffer setback would apply for a total of a 40-foot wetland setback. The City will require flowage and conservation easements over all wetlands and buffers designated on the site. Standard perimeter utility and drainage easements will be required around all the property boundaries and conservation easements over wooded areas or other features may be deemed necessary following a conservation design analysis. The development is subject to stormwater and drainage trunk fees and one unit of park fee. The City's 2008-2030 Comprehensive Trail System Map does indicate that a future trail is planned along Bayside Road. Curtis noted another development,Bayside Meadows, was required to grant a trail easement over the 50-foot outlot for their road. The Planning Commission should discuss the merits of an easement over this property for trail purposes adjacent to Bayside Road. In addition,the Park Commission will discuss the need for a trail at their November 3 meeting. The property is not located within the MUSA and therefore sewer service is not available to these properties. The properties are proposed to be served by septic systems and private wells. All septic systems must be located 20 feet from all property boundaries,20 feet from structures,hardcover,and the delineated edge of wetlands. Private wells should be set back three feet from structures and 50 feet from septic systems. Septic system designs have been submitted to the City and have been approved. As noted previously, a conservation design report has not yet been submitted. This report should identify areas where trees and positive views should be preserved. The plan should also outline invasive,non- native species to be removed. The Planning Commission should direct the applicant in this regard and also identify areas which should be reviewed,protected, or preserved as part of the plat if appropriate. Staff recommends the Planning Commission go through the known issues identified within the Staff report and discuss with the applicant the available options. The Planning Commission should direct the applicant regarding submittal of the conservation design plan. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the submittal of a conservation design report prior to placement on the City Council's agenda for review. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Peter Rennebohm,Applicant, indicated he has nothing to add to Staff's report. Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. Leskinen stated she noted in the report that Hennepin County is not fond of another curb cut and that they would prefer a shared driveway. Curtis indicated that is Hennepin County's recommendation and that they are the permitting body. Curtis stated since Staff did not receive any clarification from Hennepin County,they would read that as a Page 23 of 28