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Analysis FILE#LA23-000015 <br /> April 17,2023 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Conformity with 2040 Orono Community Management Plan. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan <br /> guides the property for Urban Estate Density Residential, 0.5 to 2 units per acre. The proposal <br /> involves creation of 2 lots at 0.56 units per acre.The proposal is consistent with the comprehensive <br /> plan. <br /> Conformity with LR-1B Zoning District Standards. The property is currently zoned LR-1B One <br /> Family Lakeshore Residential (1.0 acre). Lot 1 is proposed to be 2.56 acres and Lot 2 is proposed <br /> to be 1.01 acres,both lots will meet the zoning district standard. There are no identified wetlands <br /> or bluffs on the property. The property is within the MUSA and properties are served by sewer. <br /> Relationship to Surrounding Development. The proposed lots are consistent in character with the <br /> neighboring lots. North Shore Drive is a County road that serves as access to the neighborhood. <br /> Most of the neighboring lots are around 1 acre in size. The smallest property is directly to the west <br /> at 0.61 acres and the largest is across North Shore Drive to the north at 2.86 acres. <br /> Conservation Design:The requirements of this conservation design ordinance are meant to preserve <br /> and enhance this ecological/aesthetic character are the area. This is often triggered for properties <br /> over 5 acres in size or with increased density. The proposed project does not trigger the <br /> requirements for a conservation design. <br /> Utilities: The properties are served by City sewer and private water supply wells. The City <br /> Engineer noted a separate sewer connection will be required for the new lot. The existing home <br /> has a well currently located on the proposed lot 2. This will need to be disconnected and removed <br /> from the lot. Each property must have their own water supply well located within each property <br /> boundary. <br /> Minnehaha Creek Watershed District: The MCWD provided comment that a 2 lot subdivision does <br /> not trigger their permitting. Erosion control permits may be required for demo of the existing home <br /> and construction of a new home on Lot 2. <br /> Hennepin County: No comments have been received from Hennepin County at this time. <br /> Drainage and Utility Easements: The City requires standard perimeter drainage and utility <br /> easements around all property boundaries in the Plat and drainage easements over the wetland <br /> areas. The easements as shown on the proposed plat drawing must be revised to meet the City <br /> standards. <br /> Driveway Easement: The applicant is proposing a shared driveway for access from North Shore <br /> Drive. A driveway easement and maintenance agreement will be required. <br /> Parks/Trails <br /> Trail easement: The 2040 Comprehensive Plan outlines the goal of incorporating connectivity <br /> and strengthening greenways and trails. Trail corridors/easements will be incorporated at the <br /> edge of subdivisions and adjacent to major roadways. <br /> The 2040 Parks map indicates an existing on-street trail along North Shore Drive abutting this <br /> project. There is a 2040 regional trail system corridor identified by the County and this corridor <br /> area is identified as abutting this property. Staff recommends an easement should be obtained to <br />