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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 18,2020 <br /> 6:00 p.m. <br /> Ressler stated that is what he was thinking too but wanted to input of the Commission. <br /> Bollis stated that it is an accommodation for guests and will not be used full-time. He explained that his <br /> mother lives in a building similar to this and the guest units are used quite frequently and are quite <br /> convenient. <br /> Ressler confirmed that the guest spaces will not have kitchen facilities so it is similar to a hotel room. He <br /> stated that he thinks it is a nice touch for residents to be able to have these available. <br /> Bollis stated that he is fine with the plans as presented and noted that he would also be fine with the gable <br /> on the roof and feels it will look a bit silly without it,but understands that it doesn't meet code. <br /> Thiesse stated that on the other hand,the Commission is a recommending body and noted that the <br /> applicant could run the idea of keeping the gable by the Council for a final decision. <br /> Libby stated that he had just noticed something or he would have asked the question of staff earlier. He <br /> stated that he liked the original idea of there being an 8-foot bituminous trail and sees a comment where it <br /> says"not necessary"and asked what that means. <br /> Barnhart explained that the City has learned that the Wayzata Boulevard project will have a bituminous <br /> trail within the right-of-way, so it will not be necessary for this application to include the trail. He stated <br /> that Staff is recommending a connection to that trail from the parking lot. <br /> Gettman moved,Libby seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA20-000001 Weber <br /> Architect&Planners,2745 Kelley Parkway,Master Development Plan,per staff recommendations <br /> and conditions. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 6. LA20-000003 JOHN NEWELL, 1485 6TH AVENUE NORTH, SKETCH PLAN,8:01 P.M.— <br /> 8:32 P.M. <br /> John Newell,Applicant,was present. <br /> Staff presented a summary of packet information. <br /> Ressler asked for clarification of the conservation design requirement and why the Commission would <br /> discuss a waiver in lieu of identifying substantial trees. <br /> Oakden stated that she believes it is relatively common on smaller plats like this where only 3 lots are <br /> created to identify substantial trees,which are over 6 inches in diameter rather than going through an <br /> entire conservation design process. <br /> Ressler ask if this is a cost savings as well as an efficiency. <br /> Oakden stated that was correct. <br /> Thiesse asked if the City had any regulations that will allow it to protect the trees once they are identified. <br /> Page 14 of 30 <br />