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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,June 21,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Ressler stated when they go through a Comprehensive Plan they must figure out where they will put <br /> things and part of that is density and how it is zoned and guided.It is a pretty thoughtful process and there <br /> is lots of community input. For roads that are the responsibility of the City,there are traffic studies done. <br /> He does not know if that particular section of Wayzata Boulevard is the jurisdiction of the City or the <br /> County.If a property is guided for a certain density the City must allow it to be developed but must also <br /> take into consideration how they will manage the traffic for that. <br /> Ms. Mahoney asked who is responsible for Brown Road. <br /> Ressler replied that is a City road. <br /> Barnhart noted Wayzata Boulevard is a County road.He clarified they have not collaborated with Long <br /> Lake on these projects specifically, but when they do the Comprehensive Plan they work closely with <br /> Long Lake to make sure they receive an opportunity to comment and see what is coming. It is the same <br /> with MnDot and Hennepin County. He noted the timing may be a surprise,but what is happening is not a <br /> surprise to those agencies. <br /> Ms. Mahoney noted Brown Road is not in good condition so if they are going to add more traffic to it, it <br /> will just break down that much faster. She also has security concerns about an apartment complex being <br /> that close and Mr. Ricks' comment about the woods is very valid as there are pools in the neighborhood <br /> and it could be a drowning concern. She does not like the location of the patio as she thinks it will be a <br /> party scene, it will be loud, and will destroy the peace and sanctity of the neighborhood. <br /> Ressler noted the comments are appreciated and the Planning Commission and the City Council take into <br /> consideration in their guidance. It is also nice to have the developer here to take those things into <br /> consideration,as well. <br /> Ms. Mahoney is also concerned about who would find this location attractive given that it overlooks the <br /> existing business which is not aesthetically pleasing in any way. <br /> George Mileusnic,2110 Sugarwood Drive, also wants to share his concern about the patio,the noise <br /> level, and how close it is to his deck. He does not know if there is another location to put it as a gathering <br /> spot. His is also curious about fire access on the north side, what that would look like, and how far back <br /> that would require excavating and understanding how much that may encroach on the properties behind it, <br /> as well. <br /> Barnhart said the Fire Chief has advised that he has to be able to touch every point of the building with a <br /> 300 foot hose. It is not necessarily a road. Barnhart noted the Fire Chief seemed to be generally okay with <br /> this but they do not expect to see fire roads. <br /> Karl Berg, 2112 Sugarwood Drive, said the comments made about it being a nice place to live and viable <br /> community are all very applicable. He noted the senior housing development is behind his house and in <br /> the wintertime when leaves are off the trees it is like staring at a battleship in the backyard. He suspects <br /> they will have a hard time selling their house because of the development that is there. It's a little better in <br /> the summertime because of leaves on the trees, although air conditioners are noisy in the summer. He <br /> thinks it is a hardship for everyone that lives on the south side of Sugar Woods and to see this come in <br /> now is a huge disappointment. He said it sounds like there has been some good thought and consideration <br /> given to the project which he appreciates. He asked if they are at about 20,000 cars per day on that road. <br /> Page 5 of 13 <br />