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I VILUGE OF ORONO Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission, December 16, 1968 Chairman Russell called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Dongoskc, McCarthy, Nicholls, O'Malley, and Councilman Stubbs. Absent: Bartig. Russell was excused at 8:10 P.M. Mr. Edward Lehman, representing himself in the matter of construction of an 80- unit apartment house, presented a petition of 2'j area people in favor of the proposed apartment house; also, a brouchure showing the advantages to the area and density figures. Russell read this to the group and asked if anybody wished to be heard. W. Dolder voiced misgivings at the traffic problem which would result in a usage such as this. Nicholls asked Lehman what provision was being made as to water. Lehman answered that there was only tentative arrangements made to get water either from Minnetonkka Beach or Spring Park. McCarthy asked whether children would be allowed. Lehman said that 2/3 of the units would be one-bedroom and with a rental range of $155-$295, the rentals would not be conducive to families with children. Stubbs asked what provisions would be made for garbage disposal to which Lehman answered the garbage disposal would be sealed and automatic. Since nobody else wished to be heard the hearing was closed. Discussion was held by members as to density, rentals to families with children, lake useage, water problems and the suitability of proposed apartment house to the site. Dongoske moved, 0'»<alley seconded, that the rezoning and conditional use permit be allowed, provided a suitable plan for water be produced along with a firm plan for the construction of the building showing the exact size and number of bedrooms to coincide with Mr. Lehman's statement that there would be 54 one-bedroom, 14 two-bedroom, and 12 efficiency units, ‘lotion. Ayes (4) - Nays (1). Nicholls voting Nay. 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 3485-3545 Shoreline D 1 i-