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#1020 April 18, 1986 Page 2 of 2 center and parking lot will be directed toward a holding pond area next to Co. Rd. 51 which will provide excellent treatment of runoff waters. The bulk of the flow is overland with one stretch of storm drain to be created. Glenn's main concern in the drainage plan was that the pond have an overflow swale or culvert perhaps to the southwest, so that under unusual flood conditions the high water level will stay at least 3* below the County Road elevation. 5- Access - the entrances to the north and south portions of the property will be moved to the east as previously noted, and will be opposite each other. I have requested that Hennepin County DOT review this but no response yet. 6“ Utilities - there is no City water in this area, hence a new well is intended to be installed at the east end of the visitor center. Building Inspector Tom Jacobs in his preliminary review of the plans noted that the visitor center would likely require a sprinkler system and some type of water storage facility. Sewer - Public Works Director John Gerhardson informs me that a sewer stub is available but is located on the north side of Co. Rd. 51 which will require approval of Hennepin DOT for the crossing of the road. Also, the sewer line in this area is owned by the MWCC, so the connection will require MWCC approval, as well as City of Orono approval because this is still considered an "unsewered" zone in Orono's Comprehensive Plan. An additional question yet to be answered is what assessment, if any, should be paid for the use of this stub. John also suggested that an inventory of existing storm sewer and culverts serving the property be provided. 7- Landscape/Screening - please review the landscape plan submitted. The planting schedule would appear to provide natural vegetation screening around the perimeter of both north and south parking areas. Please be reminded that the park is located in the RR-IB Single Family Residential zone. While "parks" are a permitted use is RR-IB, the multi use facility to be provided at Noerenberg Park requires additional review, and the Conditional Use Permit is the appropriate method for review. In looking at the use aspect of this project, consider that the visitor center includes a classroom; that there is a "sales" booth planned, probably for books, pamphlets, art prints, etc.; and that the facility has in the past and will likely continue to be used for weddings. The facilities suggest that larger groups, garden clubs, school field trips, etc. might be likely users of the facilities. The Planning Commission might request that the applicants elaborate on the expected intensity and types of users of the property.