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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 23, 2006 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ (5. #05-3080 INTERSPACE WEST, 2060 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, Continued) and by requesting final plat, that is proof that they are not abandoning the preliminary. Fenning stated the project remains the same as was originally approved, some sales have been made, and the financing has been obtained. Fenning stated if the Council would like to withhold final plat approval, that would be okay, but that they would like to have renewal of the preliminary plat approval. Sansevere pointed out the applicants are 13 days past the deadline and that the Council is not concerned with the financing. Fenning stated the financial conditions were part of the preliminary plat and they would like that approval extended, with a requirement that they reapply for final plat. McMillan stated she has some real concerns with the application, noting that the Council went to great effort to grant both preliminary and final approval, and an enormous amount of Staff time was consumed in trying to obtain the appropriate permits. McMillan stated Mn/DOT is not able to issue permits within five days, noting that the permits were not applied for until five days prior to the deadline. McMillan stated she has major concerns regarding the way this application is being handled. Fenning stated in Orono simultaneous preliminary and final plat approval might be out of the ordinary but that it is typical in most other communities. White stated the Council is required to follow the ordinances and that the applicants should have allowed the appropriate amount of time to obtain the necessary permits. Fenning stated in speaking with Planner Gaffron it was his understanding that by making application that they would qualify for final plat approval if all the conditions were met. Gaffron stated that is not true and that his discussion with the applicants on numerous times is that the permits had to be on file with the City and not just applied for. Fenning stated when he was informed that they were on the agenda for October 23rd, they were told that they could obtain final plat approval if all conditions were met. Gaffron stated all conditions have not been met. Anders stated they are requesting a renewal of the plat for a specific number of days due to the unique situation and that they apologize for the delay in obtaining the necessary permits. Anders stated the delay was related in part to obtaining the necessary financing and that at this time they are requesting renewal of the preliminary plat. Anders stated requiring them to go through the whole process again will not gain much and it would require additional staff time. Anders stated all parties would be best served by a renewal of the preliminary plat. McMillan stated there was conditional approval given on October 10, 2005, and that she has to go with the original approval and deadline. ______________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 7 of 12 Item #02 - CC Agenda 11-13-06 Approval of Counil Minutes 10-23-06[Page 7 of 12]