11-19-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,October 15,2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse continued the public hearing to the November 19 Planning Commission meeting. Ressler stated if the rules are being made to be similar to the surrounding cities,that would help simplify things. Thiesse asked what they are looking at as it relates to artificially raising the grade. Oakden stated the intent of the artificial grade was to prevent people from mounding up a pile of dirt, artificially raising the grade, and then building a house on top of that. Staff has found that a large amount of grading is needed for some of these large homes, which is triggering the need for variances. Staff is wondering whether that is reasonable and whether it should be done by adding clearer regulations and then approve it through the building permit process. Barnhart indicated Staff will do some more research on that and come up with some proposed language. Thiesse stated managing stormwater discharge,hauling traffic,and preventing erosion is important and should remain regulated. Thiesse asked if anyone has any comments on the bullet points. Landgraver suggested Staff look at how the current regulations support each of those goals and then compare them to the surrounding cities. Oakden stated she will do further research on Wayzata and Chanhassen and bring it back to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission took no official action on this item. 6. LA18-000044 CITY OF ORONO,2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT,8:53 P.M.—9:05 P.M. Barnhart noted on November 19 the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and provide a recommendation to the City Council as to any suggested changes. On October 25 the Advisory Committee will host an open house to allow the public to view the plans and ask any questions of committee members. Afterwards,the Advisory Committee will review all comments received and provide direction to Staff. On December 10 the City Council is expected to review and act on the plan for submission to the Metropolitan Council by the December 13,2018,deadline. Barnhart noted he has not made any changes to the plan since it was proposed in April. To meet the growth projections of the Metropolitan Council,the Land Use Map was updated. The map reflects a revised listing of land use categories. These ten categories are used throughout the document per State and Metropolitan Council requirements and include seven residential,two commercial/industrial, and a park/open space land use. Island residential is a new land use and is employed for the residences on Big Island and Deering Island. In the northern portion of the community,residential land uses were introduced to the Kelley Parkway and Wayzata Boulevard areas.