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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. To consider a sketch plan proposal for a 5 lot single family residential subdivision. <br /> <br />2. Background. This property was the subject of a sketch plan in 2017 (Case # 2017-3932). At that <br />time, the applicant proposed 15 lots to be served by sanitary sewer, requiring a modification of the <br />comprehensive plan to expand the MUSA boundary and change the density. That proposal was not <br />supported by either the Planning Commission or the City Council. <br /> <br />The applicant now proposes to subdivide the property at 135 Orono Orchard into five, 2 acre parcels, <br />consistent with the zoning ordinance. Proposed improvements include a new private road serving the <br />lots. All lots would be served by on-site septic systems. <br /> <br />The attached Planning Commission report provides further analysis of the proposal. The lots appear <br />to meet the lot area requirements of a non-sewered RR-1B property; Primary comments include: <br /> Lot 1 does not meet the lot width requirement, but could with removal of frontage on Orono <br />Orchard Road. <br /> Lot 2 does not meet the width requirement, but could with the extension of the private road. <br /> Lot 3 shows a problematic buildable area, which could be improved if the existing sanitary sewer <br />easement is relocated to a property line. It does not appear that the easement contains improvements, <br />the applicant is researching this easement. <br /> <br />3. Planning Commission Comment. On February 18, 2020, the Planning Commission reviewed the <br />proposal. The Commissioners were generally not opposed to provision of sanitary service to the <br />area, and generally supported the project layout. <br /> <br />4. Public Comment. The neighbor to the east, at 105 Orono Orchard Road, provided verbal comments <br />related to concerns about noise, lack of screening/ loss of privacy. <br /> <br />5. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council provide feedback. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />City Council should provide feedback regarding the project as proposed. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Sketch Plan <br />B. Staff report to Planning Commission <br />C. PC minutes 2-18-2020 (Draft) <br />D. Building elevations (samples) <br />E. Staff comment letter <br />F. Narrative <br />G. Wetland Boundaries NOW <br /> <br />References <br />Case 17-3932 <br />Planning Commission staff report and exhibits 2-18-2020 <br /> Item No.: 18 Date: March 9, 2020 <br />Item Description: LA19-000102 – Kevin Clark o/b/o YMCA Greater Twin Cities, 135 <br />Orono Orchard Road <br />Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP <br />Community Development Director <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Planning Department <br />Report