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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING held APRIL 11, 1994 (#4) #1885 LUNDGREN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. - 2675 SIXTH AVENUE - PRD/SUBDIVISION - SKETCH PLAN REVIEW Mabusth gave the staff report and requested Council direction to staff and the applicants regarding the issue of density. Staff supports the use of the PUD zoning designation for the development of this property because of the many wetlands and their placement throughout the property. She noted that the project is located within the MUSA boundary but sewer is not immediately available to the site. Discussion ensued regarding the requirements for a Planned Unit Development zoning designation for properties both with and without sewer availability. Mabusth noted that in this case the availability of sewer made all the acres count towards the overall density tor the project. Jabbour commented he felt the two acre lot size should be retained because that was how the City of Orono was developed, and not just because there was sewer available to the property. Kelley concurred, and noted he felt that two acre lots would be compatible with the surrounding area. Hurr commented she had some difficulty requiring two acre homesites in a sewered zone, but felt that the project should be developed as a PUD. Gociten commented she would prefer to see a lower density for the project. Mayor Callahan commented he observed the consensus of the Council was they preferred a 2 acre zoning but there was the possibility of something less than that because of the possible PUD zoning designation. He felt the Planning Commission should review the proposal and consider whether they felt the PUD zoning desigm.tion was appropriate. John Uban, Shardlow, Dahlgren and Uban. representing the developer, inquired what the opinion of the Council was regarding the density. He noted they have added open space to the plans which will benefit the community, and they believe the proposed density of 44 units will be a good development plan. Mayor Callahan stated that if the Planning Commission recommends changing the zoning to PUD then the City will be required to hold a public hearing and have the zoning amendment approved by the Metropolitan Council. Kelley commented he felt there should be no more than 29 building sites in the development, and Jabbour concurred. Mayor Callahan commented it appeared the Council preferred the current zoning designation, Uban stated they would present their project to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Kelley, to have the Planning Commission review #1885 Lundgren Brothers Construction, Inc. PRD/Subuivision located at 2675 Sixth Avenue. Ayes 5, nays 0.