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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: A.Carlson Approved By: 1. Purpose. Direct staff to draft a resolution of approval or denial of a proposed Master Development Plan, Zone Change, and Preliminary Plat for a proposed 48 unit apartment building. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on May 19, 2021 and considered to be complete on that date. The 60-Day review period has been extended to September 16, 2021. 3. Background. This project was presented to the Council as a sketch plan in April, 2021 (LA20-53). The Council generally supported the project, including the density, hardcover, and flat roof characteristic proposed, but suggested the applicant keep the defined height of the building to 30 feet, maximum. Master Development Plan The project is generally consistent with the presented sketch plan. The three story building will include 48 apartment units (with the potential to convert to condominiums in the future), a community room, exercise room, and a roof top deck. The building will also feature one level of underground parking. Additional improvements include a proposed dog run area on the west side of the parking lot, and a patio in the NE corner of the site. The attached staff report (Exhibit E) to the Planning Commission provides additional analysis of the project. The project plans, building floorplans, and elevations are provided as Exhibits A-C. The proposed building is 30’9” in defined height. The plans reflect a 31’ foot tall building, but that applicant has agreed to reduce the height 1 inch on each floor. Exhibit M illustrates the building height analysis. Zone Change. The project is being developed as a RPUD development. This is consistent with most of the high density developments in Orono. One item of note is the proposed density is 18 units per acre, which is lower that the prescribed density based on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. A comp plan amendment has already been initiated to create a new land use classification for the property. Any approval of the project is subject to the Met Council approving the Comp Plan Amendment. Preliminary plat. Due to the existing lot configuration, the property owner proposes re-platting the property into three lots, (day care center, apartment, and common lot). While this activity will result in a new plat, it is not considered a subdivision since the project is not creating new parcels. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On June 21st, the Planning Commission reviewed the project and held a public hearing. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 4 to 1 (Ressler) on a motion to approve the project subject to the 5 staff recommended conditions, and the following three conditions: a. Height no higher than 30 feet b. Relocate the patio from the NE corner of the site c. Provide fencing or similar security to prevent trespassing. 5. Public Comment. Written comments received are provided as Exhibit F. Comments received during the public hearing included concerns related to visual impact and the location of the patio for potential noise and trespassing concerns. Residents of the single family neighborhood to the north also Item No.: 15 Date: July 12, 2021 Item Description: LA21-000042 – Mohegan Hansen Arch o/b/o CBS MN Properties, LLC, 2060 Wayzata Blvd West, Master Development Plan Approval, Zone Change, and Preliminary Plat Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP Community Development Director Agenda Section: Community Development Report