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MKtiaH Gaffron Page 2 ol 1 Re On>oo Village Narrative April17. 2002 We respectfully request approval of the reguiding from Commercial to Urban Residential Medium Density (SFR/MFR) for approximately 7.22-acres and a regulding from Urban Residential Medium Density to Commercial for 0.49-acres of this 51-acre site, based on the finding that reguiding would comply with the spirit and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan, would allow development of this vacant site, would provide life^cycle housing opportunities for Orono residents, would provide limited retail to serve the neighborhood and would allow development of the mixed use Orono Village as proposed. Rezoning Currently, the property is zoned Single Family Rural Residential (RR-1B). This zoning is rwt consistent with City's Comprehensive Plan. Landform is requesting approval of a rezoning to Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) and Highway Commercial District (B-6) with a PUD overlay district. This rezoning would be consistent with the existing land use plan and the requested land use guide plan amendment. The rezonIng would also be consistent with the Section 10.52 of the Zoning Ordinance, which identifies the requirements for rezoning in the Highway 12 Corridor Study Area. Specifically: 1. The project area exceeds five acres in size. 2. The proposed development would include construction of Kelley Parkway and would be consistent with the City's Transportation Plan. 3. Sanitary sewer and municipal water are available to serve the subject properly and the utility system has sufficient capacity for this development. 4. This development complies with the City's Surface Water Management Plan. 5. The requested RPUD/PUD and B-6/PUD zoning distncts are compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and the Highway 12 Corridor Study. 6. The Orono Village mixed-use development will be designed with attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials. PUD Concept Stage Plan/Site Plan Landform Is requesting approval of a PUD concept stage/site plan approval to allow development of this 51 -acre site as Orono Village, a mixed-use development offering life-cycle housing opportunities to Orono residents and a limited amount of complementary neighborhood commercial. The proposed mix of housing and neighborhood commercial will be an asset to the City of Orono and the surrounding neighborhood. The upscale housing will provide lifecycle housing opportunities for Orono residents and the retail component will provide needed retail and service commercial, as well as. a convenient neighborhood gathering place. 650 butler north BUILDING 510 FIRST AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55403 OFFICE 612 252 9070 FAX 612^52 9077 wmm lanctionnnM ( 1 Uv