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CITY OF ORONO <br /> Street Address: Mailing Address: Telephone(952)249-4600 <br /> .' 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O.Box 66 Fax (952)249-4616 <br /> L., <br /> Orono,MN 55356 Crystal Bay,MN 55323 www.ci.orono.mn.us <br /> January 29, 2021 <br /> Stoddard Companies VIA EMAIL <br /> Attn: William Stoddard bill@ibill.us <br /> 440 Third Street <br /> Excelsior, MN 55331 <br /> Re: Project north of Long Lake Fire Station <br /> File# LA21-000015 <br /> The City has received your sketch plan application for a potential development on 1.7 acres north of the <br /> Long Lake Fire Station. I note the project description includes a request for a Planned Unit Development, <br /> Subdivision, Plat, and related approvals. Please note that these are separate applications. The following <br /> comments reflect only the application submitted,the sketch plan,as illustrated is the draft labeled "Third <br /> Draft". If you intended to make formal application for other actions, please advise. <br /> Stormwater management. It is advised to contact the MCWD immediately, to understand their <br /> requirements.Though the narrative suggests otherwise, you should anticipate managing all stormwater <br /> on site. I am not confident that the original plan for the fire station lot intended to include the subject <br /> parcel. <br /> Access. Access is shown via the platted road adjacent to the fire station, as recommended by staff. This <br /> brings traffic away from the bridge, a desired safety measure. The City will need to grant an easement <br /> through its property to serve the development. <br /> Utilities. Water and sanitary sewer will likely require approval from Long Lake. <br /> Density. The 12 units on 1.7 acres equates to 7.05 units per acre, within the guided land use density of <br /> 3-10 units per acre. <br /> Building design. Information related to building materials, floor plans, etc. are suggested. <br /> Road. I see that the road terminates in two cul de sacs. Please note that the code requires a 45 foot <br /> paved radii. The maximum number of dwelling units that can share a driveway is 2. <br /> RPUD. The City Council contains fairly comprehensive standards for the RPUD zoning district. These <br /> include a provision of 10% of the property reserved for private recreation, and a landscaping <br /> requirement. <br />