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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July 17, 2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. Barnhart stated the first land use amendment is for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and requires approval by the Metropolitan Council. The City established higher -density guiding of a select number of properties in order to offset the long -planned sewered development at low densities in the Shoreland areas. It appears to be beneficial to the City to rezone this property since there does not appear to be a high demand for office use and residential would allow the City to meet its density goals. To accommodate the proposed development, the site would need to be rezoned to RPUD. The proposed development provides a transition between a commercial or industrial area and an existing residential area. The Stonebay development, located directly across Kelley Parkway, is also zoned RPUD. The RPUD district standards indicate an RPUD site must be at least five acres in area but does allow for smaller sites based on Council approval. This site consists of approximately 3.5 acres. The Council has recently approved two smaller RPUD developments, Shadywood Villas and the Eisinger site, so that RPUD rezoning for this site would not be inconsistent. The setbacks from both Kelley Parkway and Wayzata Boulevard appear to be met with the proposed plan. The side yard setback from the building shows 35 feet. Barnhart noted the setback may need to be shifted slightly if Hennepin County acquires a portion of the parcel. Barnhart stated the maximum floor area ratio for an RPUD for an attached family development is one and the applicant is proposing a.52 ratio. A 20 -foot setback is required for the parking lot. Some waiver would be required to maintain that setback, primarily for the driveway to provide emergency access. The Fire Chief has recommended the driveway remain at 20 feet in width around the building. The RPUD requirements include 10 percent of the gross project area being dedicated for recreational purposes. The pavilion and the green space around it amount to approximately three percent of recreational space. The maximum hardcover limit is 50 percent under an RPUD and the applicant is proposing 63 percent. Municipal sewer and water utilities are available in Kelley Parkway to serve the property. The property has not been previously assessed for sewer and water and connection charges will be due at the time of final plat approval. Page 2 of 11