01-19-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA20-48 January 19,2021 Page 3 of 5 requested to get a sense of tree removal impacts expected. Staff has requested a list of the trees to be removed. No trees are shown to be removed within the 0-75 lake yard. Most of the environmentally sensitive areas of the property are located on the north side of the parcel. The plans show no activity in these areas that would impact the bluff and heavy Shoreland vegetation. The sanitary sewer line is shown outside of the bluff and buffers. Shoreland and bluff regulations, including additional setbacks and restrictions, will apply in these areas, further protecting these areas. The objectives of the Conservation design process are: (1) Protection and enhancement of drainage-ways and water quality; The project will conform to water protection regulations and policies. (2) Protection and enhancement of ecological communities; The large wetland and the sensitive bluffs will be preserved. (3) Reinforcement and establishment of ecological connections throughout the city; The development is based on Orono's rural development principals. (4) Augmentation and preservation of view sheds including corridor enclosure and buffering; The site is not a designated view corridor. The addition of the homes is not likely to negatively impact the views into the area. (5) Preservation and improvement of views; and The location of the homes and the plat improvements are not expected to negatively impact the view into or out of the property. (6) Preservation or reinterpretation of local landmarks. None have been identified The design plan comments on the control of invasive species, including Buckthorn, Reed Canary Grass and Garlic Mustard. It is suggested that the control methods be included in the development contract. Average Lake Shore setback(ALS). Average Lake Shore Setback was a major discussion topic during the original review. Once the plat is approved,the ALS for the lake lots will be applied as written in the city code. The configuration of the homes on lots 1, 2, and 3 reflect the current configuration of the ALS for 1700 Shoreline. The home locations may be different depending on the timing of construction on these lots. It is impossible to predict the ALS for the lake lots because the timing of home construction is not known. No "artificial"ALS is proposed with this plat. There was some question as to the average lake shore setback for lot 5. Until construction occurs on lot 3 of Tanager Estates,the ALS for lot 5 is the distance from the lake to the principal structure of 1100 Millston. Staff has requested an exhibit. Stormwater Quality Overlay District prescribes stormwater quality standards, a maximum amount of hardcover on a given lot. The subject parcel is in Tier 1, due to its proximity to Tanager and Lake Minnetonka. Upon subdivision, each lot will be assigned a Tier. These assignments have not been completed. It is anticipated that lots 1-3, and 5 will be Tier 1 (25%) and lot 4 and 6 may be Tier 2 (30%). Tier assignments will be made as part