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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1999 (#2522 The Bancor Group, Continued) stated he would also like to see trails, a preservation of trees in the area, and vegetation along Willow and County Road 6 to act as a buffer. Bill Leskinen, 1125 Willow Drive, stated he agrees with the concerns regarding traffic in the area, which in his view will add to the congestion and increase the accident rate, as well as the need for providing a trail in this area. Steve Luther, Jim Cox, Matt Sampress, and Lance Everson expressed concerns regarding the proposed density, drainage, and traffic. Kathy Johnston, 2335 Shadywood Drive, expressed concerns regarding traffic, noting that the young children In the area are required to wait for the bus in this area, which will creite a hazard if additional traffic is added. Jim Cox commented with the relocation of the access, consideration will need to be given to the impact of headlights on the houses in that area. Newmann, Bancor Group, commented that the purpose of a PRD is to allow for some flexibility In the density for a development. Bancor noted that City sewer is being provided for this development, which increases the costs, and to keep the project economically feasible, they need to be able to develope a minimum number of lots. Newmann stated that they will be providing more detailed plans in the future to address the concerns raised relating to landscaping, drainage and traffic. Newmann indicated he Is still willing to continue to vmrk with the neighbors in the area to help address some of their concerns as well as provide copies of the plan for their review. Chair Hawn suggested that the people in the audience who would like to talk to The Bancor Group further provide their names and addresses to Mr. Newmann. Newmann stated that the City Council had directed them at their last meeUng to locate the access across from Shadowood Drive. Smith commented that the problem with headlights will need to be addressed. Weinberger stated he is unsure at this time about the possibility of a stoplight for that area. Gaffron commented that the City does not intend to Install a stoplight at Willow and County Road 6. Lindquist inquired whether the drainage plan will be adequate for this area. Campion stated the runoff will be diverted to some holding ponds in the area and discha^ed south across the proposed road and Into a series of wetlands. An effort is being made not to divert the runoff to the east, with the majority of the drainage being diverted to the west and south. Campion noted that this drainage plan will need to be reviewed and approved by the Lake Minnetonka Watershed District. Matt Sampress commented that the water table in the area is rising, and inquired how the drainage situation will be monitored by the City. Newmann stated they are attempting to reduce the water runoff to the east and that they vwll need to comply with whatever requirements the City Engineer determines are appropriate for this Page 13