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Minutes <br />Planning Cormnission Regular Meeting <br />Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 6:00 PM <br />City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br />McCutcheon moved, Libby seconded, to approve LA23-0000685 3400 Fox Street, Average <br />Lakeshore Setback Variances as applied with the staff direction to update the plans. VOTE: Ayes: <br />4, Nays 0. <br />5. NEW BUSINESS <br />5.1. LA23-000067, Lakewest, LLC, 3245 Wayzata Blvd W, Concept Plan <br />The Plamiing Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and <br />provide non -binding feedback on a proposed condo development for 156 units in seven buildings with <br />underground parking. Staff said the proposal will need a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning, <br />blending two levels of density on the site. <br />The Planuling Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicants, Curt <br />Fretham and Kelsey Thompson of Lake West Development. <br />Commissioners said the plan is unique, fills a need for single -level housing for seniors and is an <br />improvement over some of the plans for the site that have been seen in the past. The developer should <br />consider the width of cul-de-sacs to accommodate fire vehicles. It is a good spot for a multifamily <br />development, but it might be necessary to consider a lower speed limit at that point on Wayzata Blvd. <br />Commissioners liked the underground parking. <br />6. COUNCIL UPDATE <br />Community Development Director Laura Oakden updated the Commissioners noting the City Council <br />reviewed a retaining wall variance, a new home on Casco, and the Spruce Place right -of --way vacation. <br />The City Council approved all but took the recommendation of the Planning Commission to maintain a <br />drainage easement on the Spruce Place vacation. <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br />Libby moved, McCutcheon seconded, to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting at 8:25 p.m. to <br />February 20, 2024. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />ATTEST: <br />Christopher Bollis, Chair <br />