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. In order to prevent expansion of the MUSA, and therefore introduction of density in rural areas, increased opportunity for density had to be added in the Navarre and northern Orono areas. The Advisory Committee applied density in areas where they felt it was most appropriate given transportation networks, neighboring land uses, and services available. The majority of this density was added to the Wayzata Boulevard area. Density increased in Navarre primarily associated with development/redevelopment of the commercial areas. The Plan shows an Urban Medium Density of 3-10 units per acre in the area primarily west of Crystal Bay and Carman's Bay. This land use density was shown to reflect actual development densities and the LR-1C zoning district,with the goal of having the zoning ordinance match the land use plan. The City's utility plans were updated to reflect new regulations and rules established since the 2008 plan. The Comprehensive Plan does not propose the expansion of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area boundary. Expansion of the MUSA comes with a requirement that parcels located within the expanded area be developed at three units per acre or greater. The City Council recently supported an expansion of the MUSA to include the western 10 acres at 1003 Wildhurst Trail. As it relates to planned development sites,the Committee updated the map, originally developed as part of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Revised map shows five areas that could be the subject to development proposals. Those five areas provide growth in a range of densities, from two-acre lots to high density residential. The Navarre Area Plan was incorporated in the Land use Chapter. Finally,the Advisory Committee worked hard to reduce the length of the document by removing redundant statements in the hopes of making it more readable while retaining the major policy discussions outlined within. Barnhart requested the Planning Commission review the plan and then provide any comments they might have before the October 25 meeting. Landgraver asked if there is anything more they can do to obtain public comment. Barnhart recommended they talk to their neighbors and friends and encourage them to look at the plan and come to the open house. Barnhart commented it can be a difficult plan to understand and that they hope to explain it at the open house. UPDATE ON OCTOBER 8,2018, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Barnhart reported the Orono City Council approved the following items at their October 8 meeting: • The land alteration permit for 2655 Orono Drive was approved. • The Dunkley application for 2709 Walters Port Lane was approved. • The variance for 1335 Arbor Street was approved with advice to keep construction traffic off the street. • For 1725 Bohns Point,the Council did support a hardcover variance but did not support expansion of the boathouse upwards.