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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 10,2000 9.U2567 Waif red Properties, 2380 Shadywood Road—Commercial Site Plan Review— Continued Drew McDermott explained that the pedestrian area along the parking lot would consist of an 8 foot sidewalk with a retaining wall on one side and parked cars on the other. They would prefer the parking curb to be moved further from the sidewalk and a railing placed along the sidewalk so cars cannot overhang it. He proposed a walkway along the pond that would not require stairs. It would result in the loss of 2 parking spaces, but would save some large oak trees. The proposed path would reach the street at the intersection where stop lights are located. Kelley asked if they didn t change the footprint of the building, could they push it to the north, leaving more green space between them and Culver s. Reinen stated they could. Mayor Jabbour stated that he liked the new trail idea and wondered if the pond could be reduced to accommodate it. Moorse stated that the N.U.R.P. pond was built to protect nearby wetland from runoff. Kelley stated he would look more favorably on the application if the building is reduced in size and would like to see them do something about the front yard setback. Mayor Jabbour stated the Council was sending the applicant back to the Planning Commission. They should return with a 1 -story building, parking reduced to 60 spaces, the pedestrian trail proposed by the Park Board, and remove some of the parking from the northwest comer. It was agreed that the applicant be allowed to submit the new plans on Friday, April 14, 2000, and that it would appear on the next Planning Commission meeting in one week so that the applicant can avoid losing Snyder Drug. The applicant agreed to contact the Homeowners Association. Staff will send a letter extending the application review period an additional 60 days. Mayor Jabbour moved, and Flint seconded, to send the application back to the Planning Commission so that the applicant could revise the proposed building to 1- storv', reduce the number of parking spaces, and increase the amount of green space. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 10.2000 Joint Use Dock Licenses Gaffron stated they have received applications from 12 joint dock users. The docks are inspected annually. They recommend approval for all of the licenses. Kelley moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Resolutions 4440 through 4451, directing staff to issue joint use dock licenses to Big Island Inc, Forest Arms HA, Bohns Point/North Shore Homeowners, Fox Hill HA, Minnetonka Power Squadron,