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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 14, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. Walsh stated one of the other items recommended is the addition of another curb cut, which makes sense. Walsh asked why the hardcover is at 63 percent. Walsh asked if the building pad and parking accounts for the majority of that. Walsh commented Staff did not seem to have a problem with that based on the use. Barnhart stated he does not have a problem with the 63 percent and that there is not wall to wall pavement. Barnhart stated there is some green space proposed, but the fact that it is an RPUD means there is a 50 percent hardcover limit. Walsh stated the 63 percent hardcover allows the developer to increase the building pad. Walsh stated he would not be opposed to the patio areas for the residents being included to get to the 11 percent. It was the consensus of the City Council to include those private recreational areas in the calculation. Printup asked where Hennepin County wants to construct the trail along Old Highway 12. Barnhart stated to his understanding the plans have not been finalized but that it will either be on the north side of Wayzata Boulevard or per the original Stonebay development agreement. Printup noted Orono will be responsible for that trail and to his understanding there was a tentative plan to construct a trail along both the north and south sides of Highway 12. Printup stated if the developer wants to construct a trail along Highway 12, he would be fine with that. Walsh asked if that would be a private trail. Barnhart stated if the trail is in the right-of-way, it will be a public trail. Barnhart stated the reason there is a question on the issue is when Stonebay was originally developed, it was envisioned there would be a trail along the south side. Barnhart stated the question is whether there would be a benefit to having a private trail on the south side in addition to a public trail along Old Highway 12. Walsh commented there does not need to be two trails. Barnhart stated the next step would be for Staff to draft an approval resolution with the items discussed this evening being incorporated into the resolution. Staff would then proceed forward with the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Barnhart noted he does not have the final height for the building and that it might be as high as 32 feet. Gori stated if the height of the building is above 32 feet, he can reduce the slope of the roof to get it at 32 feet or below. Gori noted the hardcover is higher than normal since they are proposing 63 parking to accommodate visitors, which is probably more than what will be needed. Seals moved, Crosby seconded, Application No. 17-3948, Apex Holdings, LLC, 2635 Kelley Parkway, to direct Staff to draft a resolution of approval for the preliminary master plan, comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning to RPUD, conditional use permit, and final plat based on tonight's discussion. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Page 3 of 3