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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 27,2005 7:00 o’clock p.m. 3. H02-2940 John Temmc* Homes, LLC, •*2550 ” KHtey Pmrkwmy, Continued With that in mind, Gaflron stated that stoff would need to be that much more diligent in it’s monitoring of the developer and reminded the Council that the city did have development agreements to fall back on. Attorney Barrett indicated that staff could provide supervision to enforce the contracts that the City has with the developer. Sanseveie asked whether Mr. Zachman could be reached and asked to attend this evening in order to answer some of the questions posed by Council member Murphy. Steve Johnston, Landform, stated that he was uncomfortable commenting on the quality of what the new developer would be building, however, concurred with staff that previous development agreements would ensure certain standards would be met with regard to the outside appearance. Johnston stated that he was aware that Zachman had hired a new architect and hopes to add elevators to ^e ramblers, as the finished product seems to be demanding custom level quality in this construction. White asked whether the City should be made privy to why the development transfer was occurring. Johnston stated that it was long and involved and asked that he be allowed a short break to consult with the City Attorney and try to contact Mr. Zachman. The item was deferred until after item 5. • 4. 404-2969 Terry and Gretchen Blount, 1390 Cherry Place-Conditional Use Permit-Resolution No. S340 White uMved, McMilan seconded, approving RESOLUTION NO. 5340, a Resolution granting a conditional use permit for 1390 Cherry Place to allow land alterations within the 75’ setback of Lake Minnetonka. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 5. #05-3097 Haahcm Abukhadra, 1745 Fox Street - Subdivision Gundlach explained that the applicant was requesting preliminary plat approval in order to create 6 lots on one block including construction of a private road. The property is abutting Long Lake Creek which leads to Tanager I^ ^ eventually Lake Minnetonka, placing the property in the Shoreland Overlay District. One house and guest house currently exist on the property. The Planning Commission set forth 5 stipulations for discussion by the Council with the applicant which included: 1. Guest House - The Planning Commission recommended that the guest house be allowed to remain until after the time the existing main house is demolished and the lot is redeveloped. Gundlach noted that if lot 6 is ^ideted a back-lot, a front yard and side yard setback variance will need to be granted in order for it to remain in its current location, and city policy has been that at the time of platting, all existing non-confbrmaiKies must be elimiiMled. Page 3 of 12