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E <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1997 <br />( #1 - Tree Preservation - Continued) <br />Lindquist asked if any member of the audience would like to comment on tree <br />preservation. No public comments were made. <br />Park Commissioner McDermott did ask to comment. He said the review done by the <br />Park Commission was mainly based on looking at adjacent communities and paring it <br />down to fit in with the philosophy of Orono. He noted the City of Minnetonka is <br />reviewing protection of slopes. McDermott said the Park Commission looked at stands <br />of trees or masses in the issue of woodlands. Regarding the type of plant material that <br />should be used, they looked at what trees and plants were native to the area. McDermott <br />agreed with the Planning Commission that an addendum to the ordinance should be used <br />instead of incorporating a list within the ordinance as changes do occur. Regarding the <br />size of trees to maintain, he noted there are substandard trees, and evergreens result in the <br />need for a separate parameter due to the differences in the tree types. He said the Park <br />Commission felt it was important to protect some trees in the City noting if a house was <br />positioned anywhere on a property instead of repositioning the house to protect the area. <br />McMillan reiterated that the Planning Commission must discuss what manhours are <br />available to oversee the tree preservation ordinance and what costs would be associated <br />. with it. <br />Gaffron reported that the Council would like to see a tree ordinance adopted. He noted <br />staff has been unable to review the topic to the degree it requires, and in his opinion, the <br />City should involve a consultant in its review. <br />Lindquist suggested a work session be held with Planning Commission, members of Park <br />Commission, and consultant. Berg noted information provided from other cities can be <br />utilized in the review. McMillan suggested the topic be discussed with Council at the <br />upcoming scheduled work session. <br />Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to approve the minutes from the Planning <br />Commission Work Session of September 12, 1997. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (Smith had <br />not yet arrived at the meeting.) <br />SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS/PUBLIC INFORMATION REVIEWS <br />( #2) #2308 BROOK PARK REALTY, 3560 SHORELINE DRIVE, PLANNED <br />RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLASS III PRELIMINARY <br />SUBDIVISION - PUBLIC HEARING 7:02 -7:46 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />0 <br />