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1�1 <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1996 <br />( #11 - #2196 Genmar Industries - Continued) <br />Gaflron said Police Chief Cheswick suggested that the proposal would not solve all of the <br />problems present but would solve some parking needs. He was concerned that the project <br />would bring trespassers closer to the channel and security could be a concern. He saw the <br />proposal as a solution for the slip customers. Cheswick had also suggested revisiting <br />suggestions made in 1989 for a tunnel under the bridge, or a bridge over the road. <br />Gaffron said there are few documented incidents of pedestrian crossing problems, but he <br />noted it was difficult to cross given the high volume and regularity of traffic on CoRd 15. <br />Gaffron noted the City Engineer has reviewed the proposal, indicating it would require a <br />larger pond in addition to the typical conditions such as a hauling route, disposal location, <br />construction schedule, and traffic control plans. <br />Gaffron noted that the proposal would help applicant meet in the parking requirements for <br />the new building proposed under Application #2195. <br />Gaffron asked the Planning Commission to consider the issues presented. Staff <br />recommends that other options be considered for safe access without removal of the bluff. <br />McConnell, in answering the issues brought forward by Gaffron, noted safety to be the <br />is reason behind the proposal and not the over development of the dockage system. She <br />noted that the police department records did not reflect the near misses of accidents as a <br />result of pedestrian crossing. McConnell felt the proposal was the best solution. She also <br />reiterated Hennepin County's approval of the access and provision of adequate sight line. <br />McConnell indicated that it would only take one fatality to counter any of the issues <br />brought forward. <br />McConnell addressed the issue of removal of a portion of the bluff. The berm proposed is <br />a counter to this issue according to McConnell. A cross section of the property was <br />shown noting the proposal would preserve the rise in the topography and hide the parking <br />area. From the Tanager Lake side, there would still be a raise in the land and a trail to the <br />shore provided. McConnell said the proposal addressed the views and the noise issue. <br />She also said the applicant was revisiting the storm water area to meet construction <br />schedule needs. <br />Melby informed the Commission that the proposal called for only the excavation of what <br />was needed to the 950' contour and matched on the other side. The existing plantings <br />would be left as much as possible. He also noted that the plan calls for working from the <br />inside out to eliminate any more excavation than necessary. <br />McMillan asked if there would be any steps and was informed that steps would be placed <br />• where needed. She was also informed that the grade would be at a 3:1 slope. <br />29 <br />
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