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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />Monday, July 16, 2018 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />The applicant received comments from the City's Consulting Engineer earlier today related primarily to <br />the road and it is likely the applicant has not had time to review those thoroughly. Any issues related to <br />the grading and drainage can be addressed prior to the application being placed on the City Council <br />agenda if the Planning Commission is agreeable to that. <br />The property is not located within MUSA but the applicant has provided septic system designs for each of <br />the lots which appear to be acceptable. The plans will be reviewed more closely at permitting by the <br />Building Official for conformance with the regulations. <br />Staff recommends approval of the plat in accordance with the recommendations of the City Engineer as <br />well as the requirements of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. <br />Curtis displayed aerial photographs of the area. <br />The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br />Sven Gustafson, Stonewood, stated he does not have anything additional to add to Staff's report but that <br />he would be available for questions. <br />Libby asked what the developer is contemplating for tree removal. <br />Gustafson indicated there will be some tree clearing that will be required for the homes but that they have <br />designed the road in such a way that it will follow the existing driveway. Gustafson noted there is a stand <br />of 60 -inch trees along the right-hand side of the road and that they have taken a lot of effort to maintain <br />those since they add a lot of value to the site. Gustafson stated the cul-de-sac will sit in a clearing on the <br />south side of the property and that the trees that will need to be removed are mostly smaller trees. <br />Libby asked if he has had an opportunity to review the comments from the City Engineer. <br />Gustafson indicated he has not. <br />Libby stated the City Engineer comments are very prudent and are environmentally sensitive. Libby <br />recommended the City Council review those more thoroughly. <br />Acting Chair Lemke opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. <br />There were no public comments relating to this application. <br />Acting Chair Lemke closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. <br />Lemke asked whether the Planning Commission is comfortable moving the application forward without <br />the engineer's comments being addressed. <br />Ressler stated it appears the applicant is doing whatever he can to preserve mature trees and maintain the <br />existing driveway corridor. <br />Lemke stated he does not see any red flags with what has been presented. <br />Page 5 of 13 <br />