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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING — NOVEMBER 12, 1991 <br />( #7) #1691 CITY OF LONG LAKE, <br />130 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD NORTH — <br />REZONING <br />Mayor Betsy Swartwood was present for this application. <br />Moorse explained this request is related to a proposed <br />subdivision of the property. The Planning Commission recommended <br />denial of the rezoning and staff has suggested the applicant <br />apply for a PRO. <br />Jabbour asked if a PRD would provide for developable lots. <br />Mabusth noted it would. She stated that the rezoning with a <br />convential plat would result in a more restrictive development <br />layout. She noted a PRD would deal with the limitations of the <br />property and allow for special setbacks. She stated that Long <br />Lake is ready to proceed with an amended plan. She noted that <br />one lot may need to be readjusted as it encroaches the wetland. <br />Mabusth felt that the house pad for that lot wouldn't be involved <br />in the floodplain as it had been designated at 947.3'. She noted <br />that the watershed district will not allow retention for <br />development below the 947.3 elevation. Mabusth stated that.the <br />current drainage plan indicates surface runoff going into the <br />lagoon. Surface runoff can be treated by creating a retention <br />area in the higher elevations. <br />Goetten asked if the amended plan will be on °the next Planning <br />Commission agenda. <br />Mabusth indicated that Long Lake's consultants are in the process <br />of preparing amended plans for a PRD. <br />Mayor Peterson asked if additional engineering costs will be <br />incurred because of the amendment. <br />Mabusth noted the additional costs for the PRD will be nominal, <br />but that the real costs will result from amendments or need for, <br />additional information for a comprehensive land use application. <br />The PRD will provide greater flexibility in dealing with <br />development of this severely limited property. <br />Moorse reiterated that the PRD makes it easier to provide 13 <br />developable lots, however the Council will need to grant an area <br />variance. <br />Mayor Swartwood noted the City of Long Lake has no opposition to <br />the PRD development. She noted that in the agreement between the <br />two cities, the Municipal Board instructed Long Lake to apply <br />for a rezoning of the property per Orono's request. She felt <br />that Orono should pay for any additional engineering costs <br />incurred. <br />Butler begged to differ, and felt that the applicant does bear <br />responsibility for additional costs. <br />8 <br />