02-16-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION The development property has a 2040 Comprehensive Plan guiding land use identified as Urban High Density Residential which has a required residential dwelling unit density range of 20-25 units per acre. The proposed multi-family townhome development plan includes 37 units and results in a proposed density of 10.03 units/acre. The density as proposed falls within the limits of the City's Urban Medium High Density Residential/Mixed Use guiding density range of 10-20 units per acre. The development proposal does require a comprehensive plan amendment that would convert the entire 3.69 acre development site area from Urban High Density Residential to Urban Medium High Density Residential/Mixed Use. ZONING DESIGNATION The development site is currently zoned (RR-1B PUD) One-Family Residential - Planned Unit Development District. The proposed development application includes request to rezone the full property to the City of Orono's (RPUD) Residential Planned Unit Development District zoning. The RPUD zoning does allow for the proposed development of the site and is compatible and consistent with the City's goals and objectives for the property. EXISTING SITE DESCRIPTION The development property is in the northeast quadrant of the Willow Drive and Wayzata Boulevard intersection. The property is currently undeveloped with no significant trees and primarily covered with an open grassy area. The property is 3.69 acres in size and bound by an existing regional stormwater pond to the west, Kelley Parkway to the north, Wayzata Boulevard to the south and Willow Drive along the east side. The site is adjacent to available public infrastructure including sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater management and roadways for servicing the proposed development. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN It is the applicant's intent to provide a residential development that will have a similar neighborhood look to the adjacent Stonebay development. As proposed, the new subdivision would transform an undeveloped parcel into new development consistent with the abutting Stonebay and offer a suitable transition from the commercial development along the Wayzata Boulevard corridor. The project includes 37 new multi-family townhomes on individually platted lots with a private roadway network. The plan provides building setbacks to the development perimeter as recommended by the City's Planning Commission. A private playground is proposed central to the site in a location that attempts to address a suggestion by Planning Commission. The development has been designed with significant pedestrian connectivity both internally and to the external trails and walks. The internal walks Preliminary Development Request January 20, 2021 ORONO CROSSSINGS Page 2 of 6