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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July18,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 4. Is it imperative that 10 percent private open space be provided by the developer? <br /> Should the Planning Commission wish to approve the applications, Staff recommends the following <br /> conditions: <br /> 1. The City should identify alternate sites for higher density development if the Comprehensive <br /> Plan Amendment is approved. <br /> 2. Rezoning to RPUD,to be formally approved at the time of final plat approval. <br /> Preliminary plat approval should be subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. Flexibility being granted for the lot area,width and setback standards of the RPUD District. <br /> Hardcover will be limited to the assigned Tier 4 level of 50 percent on each individual lot. The <br /> 0.50 FAR shall be adhered to on each individual lot. <br /> 2. Development shall be subject to adherence to the findings included in the Conservation Design <br /> report, also subject to removal of buckthorn on the site. <br /> 3. Significant trees should be preserved to the extent possible and as shown on the landscaping <br /> plans. <br /> 4. The applicant is to confirm with SHPO that there are no archaeological sites within the property. <br /> 5. Preliminary plat is to be reviewed by the Park Commission and Fire Chief for comments and <br /> recommendations prior to Council review of the preliminary plat. <br /> 6. The 10 percent private recreational space requirement will not be enforced. <br /> 7. Park Dedication Fees and Storm Water&Drainage Trunk Fees, as well as municipal sewer and <br /> water connection charges are to be collected in full at the time of final plat approval. <br /> 8. Vacation of easements as appropriate through the site. <br /> 9. Provision of drainage and conservation easement over the wetland. <br /> Barnhart stated at this time Staff does not have a formal recommendation given the lack of a review by <br /> the engineer and the lack of a detailed landscaping plan. <br /> Barnhart noted the City did receive a number of e-mails from area residents in the past few days and that <br /> there is quite a bit of interest from the neighborhood. Barnhart stated most of the comments regard <br /> concerns about the impact to the adjacent neighbors,the trees,traffic, and things of that nature. <br /> Leskinen stated according to Exhibit N, it sounds like Hennepin County is not completely thrilled with <br /> the location of the entrance. Leskinen asked whether Staff has a preference. <br /> Barnhart indicated County Staff would prefer it to be in the middle. Barnhart stated it is likely that <br /> Hennepin County forgot that they originally supported to the proposed location when considering <br /> development on the east side of Shadywood and that he has reminded them that across the street is a lift <br /> Page 8 of 19 <br />