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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ 2 FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA18-000062. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is guided for Low Density Residential in the 2030 Community Management Plan. 3. The Property is located in the RR-1B One Family Rural Residential Zoning District. The proposed lots meet the dimensional standards and setbacks established for the RR-1B district. 4. The Property is proposed to be served via a private shared driveway accessing Orono Orchard Road South at the northern point of “Parcel A” on the grading plan attached as Exhibit B and meeting up with the existing drive serving the home. The driveway will be expanded to serve “Parcel B” and an access easement should be established for each of proposed lots; a maintenance agreement for the private driveway should also be provided by the developer. According to Orono Code, a maximum of two lots can be served via a private driveway. 5. The Conservation Design Report by Anderson Engineering dated 06/21/18 provides an overview of the natural site characteristics. The plan outlines the Developer’s intent to protect significant tree stands; and removal of invasive and diseased trees will be done on an as-needed basis. The goal of the development’s design and grading plan is to minimize tree removal and clearing. 6. The Developer has prepared grading plans to manage stormwater on site without negatively impacting adjacent parcels. The developer shall coordinate with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (hereinafter the “MCWD”) and provide confirmation regarding the permits or approvals they will require for this subdivision. According to the Applicant’s Anderson Engineering report, conservation easements shall be established which will protect the wetland buffer areas as required by the MCWD. Additionally, according to the report, there were to be stormwater infiltration basins installed, following MCWD approval of a stormwater plan, the grading plan should be updated to reflect any necessary stormwater pond areas prior to final plat approval. Placement and sizing will be determined by the MCWD Rules.