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Michael Gaffron <br />Page 4 of 7 Re. Orcno Village Narrative <br />April 17. 2002 <br />office use. This location is ideal for residential because of its proximity to the civic <br />center, downtown l^ng Lake and the neighborhood commercial propped for the <br />southeast corner of Orono Village. The net density for this area would be 13.6 units per <br />On the southeast corner of the site, near Otten Brothers Nursery, we are proposing a <br />limited amount of neighborhood commercial. This retail is a key component of ?he <br />retail should be located within one-quarter mile of residential. The proposed retail <br />portion of this development could include approximately 38.000 square feet of retail and <br />upscale giocer. a sit-down restaurant and other service retail <br />including a possible drug store or coffee shop. The B-6 zoning district allows retail <br />commercial uses as part of a PUD. The retail component of this development is critical <br />If we are to create a truly walkable neighborhood for Orono residents. All of the Orono <br />a cun of rnffpp ^1 Jo Walk down to the Orono Village commercial center for3 cup of coffoG, lunch with friends or to pick up Qroceries. <br />Long Lake ’s planner and reviewed their downtown master <br />plan and design guidelines. The City of Long Lake has identified a need for a small <br />grocer in *he area, but there is currently no viable location for a qrocer in the City of <br />and h H !^J®rsection is a prime location fo^ an upscale grLr <br />and other neighborhood commercial uses. We have had preliminary discussions with a <br />thTflTnrIr ® ® ^’^P^^ssed Interest in this area and have indicated <br />that a location on north side of Highway 12 is preferred. Commercial development on <br />this corner would be consistent with the commercial development on the other three <br />weir.[MirpH^f ^ intersection. Furthermore, our analysis shows that this comer would be <br />well suited for neighborhood commercial uses, which would support the walkable <br />neighborhood concept In Orono Village. waiKaoie <br />SrTwISl'® P'f "Plural features of tho site, which Include several <br />large wetlands, and stands of mature maples and basswood. These wetlands which <br />WatershPd **1®, restored to the extent allowed by the <br />Watershed Distnct to a beautiful natural feature for both Orono Village residents and <br />Tnnnp^r .2 trails fo.^ Walking and biking will wind through the site. <br />^?iC,np r p *^® ^9uare in the commercial area and a <br />pSnn^c ? T!’® wetlands will also form a natural buffer between the <br />existing single family neighborhoods north and east of the site and the commercial <br />deve opment a^^ong the highway. We will have wetland impacts as part oUhTZd <br />650 BUTLER NORTH BUILDING 510 FIRST AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55403 <br />OFFICE: 612 252 9070 FAX: 612.252.9077 www landform nel <br />• md <br />. . V.-