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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 16,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Orono's zoning codes. Stickney indicated he has been working since last fall with the Dayton family and <br /> the Minnesota Land Trust to try to preserve this corridor so that the prairie land,which was planted in <br /> 1969,will remain intact. <br /> Stickney stated out of the 39 acres that those 11 lots consist of, he has further restricted Lots 8 and 9 with <br /> a preservation zone on the south border, which would result in a 250-foot border. Stickney stated he <br /> would also be planting additional trees to help increase that border. Stickney stated there is also <br /> approximately 200 feet of woods that will be preserved and that they are proposing to have 150 feet of the <br /> prairie land restored. Stickney indicated close to two acres of prairie grass will also be planted on the <br /> Medina side. Stickney stated the landscape plan also shows the planting of a number of trees,which will <br /> also help preserve the sacred visual of the family as it relates to this land. <br /> Stickney stated most people would take the 92 acres and develop it as much as possible, but that they are <br /> limiting the number of lots to eleven as well as creating two large conservation areas. <br /> Stickney noted the driveways and/or septic sites are depicted in green on the overhead. Stickney stated <br /> they will take steps to make sure that corridor is protected. The road will have a 6.28 percent slope and <br /> that the ordinance is approximately 8 percent. Stickney stated in addition there will be a tree buffer that <br /> will help preserve those trees and hide the road. Stickney stated there is also another 40 feet of trees on <br /> the northern boundary that will be preserved. Stickney stated if any trees are removed, they would <br /> propose two trees be planted,which will result in a net gain of trees on the property. <br /> Stickney stated overall they are taking enormous steps to help preserve the trees and canopy as much as <br /> possible to ensure that this development is unique and special. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if there is that much demand for high-end homes in Orono. Schoenzeit noted the <br /> Lakeview Golf Course is being redeveloped with high-end homes and that with these two projects, Orono <br /> is looking at approximately 60-plus $2 million houses in Orono,with the majority not being located on <br /> Lake Minnetonka. <br /> Stickney stated if you do something really well,the buyers will come. Stickney noted he redid 15 acres <br /> on Fox Bend with five acres lots and that in his view these lots are really special,which will attract <br /> buyers. Stickney noted he is allowed 36 lots on this property but that he is attempting to preserve as <br /> much of the natural area as possible and create a very unique and special development. <br /> McGrann asked if he is thinking$2 million a lot. <br /> Stickney stated the homes may range from slightly less than $2 million to much more. Stickney stated the <br /> people who purchase the lots will also be required to pay homeowner association fees, which will help <br /> preserve these areas. Stickney noted they will be planting hundreds of trees, which does not include the <br /> landscaping plan. Stickney stated when you look at the covenants that will be in place to protect this area, <br /> it will be fabulous and unique. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if it would be Orono schools. <br /> Stickney indicated it would be. Stickney pointed out the boundaries of the development. <br /> Page 22 of 30 <br />