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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 8, 1990 ZONING FILE #1555 - LANDSTAR, INC. CONTINUED to it. This drainageway area is not included in the dry buildable. Each envelope well exceeds the 1 acre in area. The applicant does not need to apply for the wetland credits under Section 10.55 because he meets the dry buildable area above the 932. She noted the B -4 area. This lot will go back to the foundation for a possible future building or may go to the University. Mr. MacKinnon raised the issue of the City upgrading Old Beach Road. The City is asking the developer to share in the cost which is consistent with all previous information. However, in the Memo dated October 5, 1990, Page 5, 3 (D), the applicant is asked to be responsible for the whole upgrading of Old Beach Road. Mabusth stated that this is a conflict in what staff has presented to Landstar. In early reviews, a leveling and 2" bituminous covering of Old Beach Road had been proposed as upgrading by the City. Since that time the City Engineer has recommended a 32' wide curb and gutter typical urban section for this roadway. If this is the case, a share by the applicant may be requested and possible assessing benefiting property owners. This was not discussed by the Planning Commission. City Administrator Bernhardson replied that first the Council has to decide if the subdivision is acceptable and then negotiate the type of upgrading. Goetten added that an informational public hearing would have to be held for those residents already on Old Beach Road. Mabusth asked for input from JoEllen Hurr as to the type of improvements being discussed for the City of Minnetonka Beach. Hurr replied that initially an overlay was discussed. Acting Mayor Callahan reviewed the history of the Old Beach Road area in which this subdivision is proposed. He questioned the building of homes in this swamp area. Nettles replied that he was not comfortable considering this application without knowing what may happen in terms of the road development He states the sewer may be a consideration because of the water quality. Mabusth stated that the developer has always been aware that he will be paying the costs for the extension of sewer and water. John Gerhardson was asked by Mabusth to comment on the kind of road improvement expected in this area. Gerhardson responded by saying that overlay had been planned for this summer but held off to see what would happen with this application. The neighbors are not being asked for any payment nor is it 11 • is