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August 26, 2020 Alliant Engineering Attn: Mark Rausch VIA EMAIL 733 Marquette Ave. Suite 700 mrausch@alliant-inc.com Minneapolis, MN 55402 Re: Orono Crossings sketch File # LA20-000052 Mr. Rausch, The City has received and completed its’ preliminary review of your proposed Orono Crossing subdivision, consisting of 43 single family units in 12 townhome buildings. Your application is scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Monday, September 21. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. An agenda and staff report will be emailed to you on or about Friday, September 18th. At this time, I have the following comments to offer. These comments may echo some of the comments raised in May during a review of a preliminary draft. Additional approvals. 1. I anticipate this project being developed as a Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD). The RPUD standards include specific guidance on landscaping/ screening, building materials/ finishes. This project will require a zone change. 2. As a RPUD, the Council reviews the project in two formal steps: concept plan review, and Master Development plan. The concept plan should include the following additional information: Height of all buildings and square footage of buildings anticipated. 3. 43 units in 3.69 acres = 11.65 units per acre. The project as proposed will require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment because the proposed density is lower that as guided by the Comprehensive Plan. General comments. 4. RPUD zoning requires 10% of the gross land area to be used for private recreational. I see that a tot lot is proposed. Are other amenities anticipated? 5. The RPUD requires certain setbacks for multifamily attached structures: a. Collector street, 50 feet, b. All other property lines, 30 feet. I think the intent of this is setbacks from external streets, not the internal setbacks. 6. The RPUD requirements include specific landscaping standards. I have attached these for you.