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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 18,2020 <br /> 6:00 p.m. <br /> voting or discussion, but stood at the podium and offered his input from a resident perspective. He stated <br /> that he found that the relationship with the builder was a key element in how well the project went. He <br /> stated that the City records are all transparent and are considered public record and residents are welcome <br /> to come in and review the documents. He encouraged Mr. Lowe to try to find some common ground with <br /> the builder because that will be key to whether this project goes well or not. He noted that the <br /> Commission and City Council really won't be able to do anything outside of the things already outlined <br /> by Commissioner Thiesse. <br /> Mr.Lowe thanked Commissioner Libby for his comments. He stated that he wanted to recognize and <br /> thank Mr.Barnhart for his outstanding service and work as a liaison on this matter and thanked the <br /> Commission for their time and attention. <br /> 8. LA20-000009,DON GAMBLE,2480 CARMAN STREET,SKETCH PLAN,9:18 P.M.—9:53 <br /> P.M. <br /> Don Gamble,Property Owner, was present. <br /> Staff presented a summary of packet information. <br /> Ressler asked when the last time the City was able to do a subdivision with an inferior lot size <br /> requirement. <br /> Barnhart stated that he cannot remember one especially along the lake. He stated that he believes there <br /> may be one on Leaf Street but does not think the Council has done one in the 5 years he has been with the <br /> City. <br /> Ressler asked about the total combined lot size for these two lots. <br /> Barnhart stated that the size would be a little over 3 acres and on the surface, it looks like there should be <br /> able to be 4 lots however,the inlet is at a bad spot. <br /> Thiesse stated that would just mean the north lots would not have lakeshore access. <br /> Ressler stated that is the point he was trying to get at. <br /> Barnhart stated the land areas are not contiguous,which raises some challenges. <br /> Libby stated that he has a fairly long history and knowledge of this property. He noted that there was a <br /> historic fire station where the townhomes are now located. He stated that he and his wife looked at this <br /> lagoon as an attractive alternative to being located on the main part of the lake. He stated that for a very <br /> long time,these parcels,because they are intersected by the access to the lake and the lagoon is that they <br /> have been historically perceived as 3 separate entire parcels. He stated that because there is a body in <br /> between the two free standing lots separated from the front lake shore lots,he believes there is a logic that <br /> cannot be denied about how these things have been geographically laid out by Mother Nature. He noted <br /> that this is a sketch plan and discussion of the feasibility of what the applicant is trying to do. He <br /> reiterated that this has historically been portrayed as 2 different parcels including the larger rectangular <br /> and the one on the south side of the lagoon that abuts Lake Minnetonka. <br /> Page 22 of 30 <br />