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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, Jamiiiry 17, 2001 (1^2640/2641 Orono Amber, Continued) Weinberger stated one concern regarding this development involves the intersection of Highway 12 and Brown Road The Cit> has contact^ Mn/DOT and has requested that this intersection be provided with a semaphore, which in StalTs view is an important element to this particular tvpe of housing development Weinberger stated the Applicant has not yet submitted a detailed landscape pbii for this development in light of the fact that U k RPUD ordinance has not been formally adopted by the City. The Applicant is proposing a number of green spaces between the parking area and the building along with a minimum six foot fence along the rear property line, which would stop headlights, block the view of the parking lot as well as providing a minimal sound barrier in this area The Applicant would be required to screen the fence from the residential area to limit its visibility. Weinberger stated the drainage from the parking lots will be piped into a Mn/DOT stormwater management pond located in the comer Weinberger stated the adjacent propert)' owner has expressed concerns rcgarduig the parlung lot area and snow removal, which will need to be further addressed City Staff is recommending approval of the concept plan as proposed Dunbar indicated he is willing to continue working with City Staff in an effort to address the unresolved Issues Dtinhar stated he ** for o*i#^tiori« rrinrdioo nroi<^ Karl Berg, 2112 Sugarwood Drive, expressed concerns relating to drainage, noise, and landscaping Berg stated he would like the Sugarwood neighborhood to be more involved with this project. A resident of Sugarwood inquired whether allowing a three-story structure in this area would be setting a precedent for the rest of Orono Bellows stated the City has zoned various parts of the City for specific uses, with this area being rezoned to accommodate multi-family housing Bellows stated the Ciw vv ill not be allowing three-story structures in all parts of the City. Sansevere commented tlut the developer on this project lias been very cooperative wnh the neighbors. Dunbar indicated he has done a number of similar type projects throughout Minnesota Jacqueline Ricks. 2108 Suganvood Drive, inquired whether the office building could be pushed further south. Dunbar stated they have relocated the office building further south somewhat from the original plans in order to save a number of the trees in the area, but the building cannot be moved any further south due to grading issues. PAGE 18 I