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� <br /> � O� <br /> o �.. <br /> ����� --� � CITY of C�RONO <br /> l f��:�� � <br /> ` ,�,�, ,l�y �+f�:��' � <br /> ,j ��, MunicipalOffices <br /> " r` ` s� '� <br /> �,� ��'�;� ,��' Street Address; Mailing Address: <br /> `4�C�ggO�' 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 <br /> Orono, MN 5535fi Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 <br /> March 3, 2010 <br /> Amanda Novak <br /> Senior Project Manager <br /> CommonBond Communities <br /> 328 Kellogg Boi.�levard West <br /> St. Paul, MN 55102 <br /> Re: Applicatian Process- Wiilow Drive Housing Project <br /> Dear Ms.Novak: <br /> This letter is intended to sutnmarize the application and review process for CommonBond's <br /> proposed multi-family affordable/workforce residentiai development of the properry on Willow <br /> Drive per our recent discussions. <br /> White it is not necessary for ComrnonBond to own the properties involved at the time the <br /> applications are filed,you will need the signed consent of the property owners in order to proceed <br /> with the applications. In terms of the City property,such consent will be implied by our acceptance <br /> of your application- a signed purchase agreement would not be a prerequisite. <br /> The proposed 42-unit project involves re-guiding of the City property and imtnediately adjacent <br /> property from single-family residential use at a density of 2-3 units per acre, ta multi-family <br /> residential use at a density of approximately 12-13 units per acxe. In order to meet�rono's housing <br /> goals and Metropolitan Council's affordabiliiy and density requirements,as part of Orono's current <br /> Comprehensive Plan Update process the properties in question are included in a group of properties <br /> currently being considered for re-guiding to allow multi-family densities up to 15 units pex acre. Our <br /> expectation is that the Update process will be completed in April. <br /> Once thzs reguiding has been completed and the Comprehensive Plan is approved by the <br /> Metropolitan Council and formally adopted by the City, the approval process will be initiated by <br /> your submittal of the following concurrent applications: <br /> 1) Preliminary Plat Application -the platting process is required in order to convert the City <br /> Outlot parcel into a buildable lot status and combine it with the adjacent Miller property. <br /> 2) Application for rezoning of the property to Residential Planned Unit Development(RPUD), <br /> and for RPUD Master Development Plan approval. <br /> The property is currently zoned RR-1B Single Family Rural Residential,minimum lot size 2.0 acre. <br /> RPUD zoning provides the flexibility to develop multi-family housing as you have proposed. <br /> Telephone(452)249-4600 • Fax(952)249-461b <br /> www.ci.orono.mn.us <br />