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EXHIBIT D3 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 17,2003 6:00 o’clock p.m. i3 WJM PROPERTIES, LLC. 2665 WEST WAYZATA BOULEVARD, .AN REVIEW, Continued Acting Chair Mabusth approval of Application #03-2963, WJM PropcrticrEEm^^miysg^Boulevard, granting approval to construct a 20’X75* addition t^^^M^^^fe|||a^^i^cture as the project meets all standards of the Industrial District. VOTE^^^||^'s 0. (#14) #03-2964 BRUCE AND KRIS PADDOCK, 3250 FOX STREET, PRELIMINARY PLAT (10:43 -11:15 P.M.) George Stickney, the applicant, and Mark Gronberg, Gronberg and Associates, were present. Waataja reported that the applicant requests preliminary plat approval to create 6 lots on one block at 3250 Fox Street to be known as Maxwell Bay Estates. She acknowledged that all of the proposed lots meet all Zoning Ordinance regulations with respect to area, width, and setbacks. Waataja pointed out that the surrounding development is residential property in all directions with Maxwell Bay of Lake Miimetonka to the direct south. She stated that the applicant has proposed a private road approximately 590 ’ in length with a cul-de-sac serving the lots. While the City Engineer has not submitted his comments, the applicant will be required to meet all his recommendations prior to Council review. Waataja continued, noting that the applicants would be required to dedicate the standard easements. She pointed out that the applicant has also proposed stormwater ponds to be situated on lots 3 and 4, as well as, the northeast portion of lot 6. With regard to tree preservation, Waataja pointed out that the applicants have submitted a tree preservation agreement which states that no trees shall be trimmed or removed within 20’ of the lot boundary. In addition, the agreement provides strict penalties for tree removal consisting of a 2 to 1 replanting of at least 6” diameter trees. Waataja pointed out that copies of the proposed septic plans were submitted and reviewed by the City’s septic inspector, who is recommending approval. Waataja indicated that staff would recommend approval of the preliminary plat with the following stipulations: 1. Implementation of the recommendations of the City Engineer. 2. Implementation of the recommendation of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. 3. Submission and approval of the fmal plat. 4. Subject to standard fees and dedication of required easements. 5. Demolition of the existing home and any outbuildings prior to any site grading. 6. Review by the Park Commission prior to City Council review. PAGE 34 of 41