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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 15,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Harms stated some things she is concerned about is employee parking. Harms stated in the <br /> condominiums they experience more activity than what will likely go on in a senior living facility but that <br /> there will be employee parking needed,which she is not sure is being addressed. Harms stated the <br /> overflow parking will probably be on Kelley Parkway, which will add to the congestion. <br /> Harms noted Staff's report stated that a Conservation Design Inventory is normally required and that Staff <br /> had a question of whether that is needed. Harms stated in her view past performance is indicative of <br /> future results and that in her view the Planning Commission should put in some standards that need to be <br /> followed by the developer. Harms indicated she is also concerned about the setbacks and the overall plan. <br /> There were no additional public comments. <br /> Leskinen commented it is an awesome use for the property and helps the City with its overall density. <br /> Leskinen stated if the medical building and the other parcel ever gets developed,this project will be in a <br /> good location. <br /> Thiesse stated employee parking is probably higher for this type of development but that there are likely <br /> criteria for it. <br /> Schoenzeit noted most of the residents likely will not have cars. <br /> Gori stated what is not shown on the plan is lower level parking under the independent wing,which will <br /> consist of 29 to 30 parking stalls. As it relates to employees,typically for a project this size there are 25 <br /> employees, 10 full-time, and that there is plenty of surface parking available to handle that. Gori stated in <br /> his view they have way more parking than they need on the surface. <br /> Schoenzeit pointed out there will also be guest parking needed. <br /> Gori indicated that would be surface parking. <br /> Gaffron stated there is generally a high water table all the way through this area and that there needs to be <br /> an expectation that the site will be built up higher than Kelley Parkway. <br /> Thiesse asked if parking would be allowed on Kelley. <br /> Gaffron stated there are bump-outs on the north side and those would be the only areas where parking is <br /> allowed on the street. Gaffron stated the developer will have to deal with the parking onsite. <br /> Schoenzeit stated off street walking trails would also be critical. <br /> Thiesse asked if an easement should be obtained. <br /> Gaffron stated there is a 10-foot easement from the dental office and the same should be done here. <br /> Gaffron noted what the City has done in the past is if the developer constructs the public trail,that cost is <br /> deducted from their park fees if it is constructed within the easement area. Gaffron stated if it turns out <br /> that these trails are totally within the Wayzata right-of-way,there may be no need to maintain an <br /> easement. <br /> Page 19 of 21 <br />