1-16-24 Planning Commission Minutes

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Planning Commission Regular Meeting 104 Tuesday, JanuaryMinutes16, 2024, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 krsH0 McCutcheon moved, Libby seconded, to approve LA23-000068,3400 Fox Street,Average Lakeshore Setback Variances as applied with the staff direction to update the plans.VOTE: Ayes: 4,Nays 0. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1. LA23-000067, Lakewest, LLC, 3245 Wayzata Blvd W, Concept Plan The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, and discuss and provide non-binding feedback on a proposed condo development for 156 units in seven buildings with underground parking. Staff said the proposal will need a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning, blending two levels of density on the site. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicants, Curt Fretham and Kelsey Thompson of Lake West Development. Commissioners said the plan is unique, fills a need for single-level housing for seniors and is an improvement over some of the plans for the site that have been seen in the past. The developer should consider the width of cul-de-sacs to accommodate fire vehicles. It is a good spot for a multi-family development, but it might be necessary to consider a lower speed limit at that point on Wayzata Blvd. Commissioners liked the underground parking. 6. COUNCIL UPDATE Community Development Director Laura Oakden updated the Commissioners noting the City Council reviewed a retaining wall variance, a new home on Casco, and the Spruce Place right-of-way vacation. The City Council approved all but took the recommendation of the Planning Commission to maintain a drainage easement on the Spruce Place vacation. 7. ADJOURNMENT Libby moved,McCutcheon seconded,to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting at 8:25 p.m. to February 20,2024.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. ATTEST: .--�--•. Christgpher'Bollis, Chair On t5 /6-j Page 4 of 4 6