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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 23, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. property is guided for 7-10 units per acre. The proposed development would require a rezoning and a Comprehensive Plan amendment in addition to the subdivision process, The Council saw a project in this area in August. At that time there was some discussion about townhome buildings in the southeast corner of the property. The Council was uncomfortable with that proposal and Mr. Gonyea is now proposing all single-family homes. There will be two different styles of homes consisting of a single -level or two-level. From a planning perspective, Staff looks at the density that is being proposed. There is some discrepancy from previous Council direction and the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council had a workshop in August where they talked about density in general and where to locate growth to meet Metropolitan Council's requirements. The Council further discussed the affordable housing goals contained in the Comprehensive Plan. From an access standpoint, there will be two driveways off of Old Crystal Bay Road and two future connections to the Dumas property. The Dumas's do not have any plans to develop their property at this point but do appreciate the connections for the future. The streets are proposed to be public as they provide access through to the Dumas property to the west. The cul-de-sacs at the west property line are temporary and would be removed when the Dumas property develops. A trail is shown providing access to the crosswalks at Old Crystal Bay Road and Wayzata Boulevard West at the northeast corner of the site. It is suggested that sidewalks be provided on both sides of the streets within the development. The Comprehensive Plan does not suggest any land to be dedicated from a park standpoint and Staff would suggest a park dedication fee be paid. The applicant and Staff have reviewed the plans. If the Council is fine with the density, the plan does provide a service that the City does not necessarily provide in some of its other neighborhoods. Tom Gonyea, Estate Development Corporation, stated they have gone through a number of different iterations for this site and that the Council provided some good feedback at the meeting in August. One of the things that was discussed was the possibility of incorporating some other price points and other options. Gonyea stated that corner seemed to lend itself to smaller products and 35 -foot wide lots with 5 - foot setbacks. Other lots in the development would be 65 -foot wide. Gonyea stated in the Council's packet they will see some potential elevations with the 35- and the 55 -foot project. Gonyea stated in their view it is a great plan and would be well received by the community. Ian Peterson, David Weekly Homes, stated the homes would likely be in the $400,000 to $500,000 range but that they are still developing the product lineup. McMillan asked what type of floor plans they are considering. Peterson stated on the 35 -foot wide lots, it would be all main level living with some basement underneath. It would be set up for a two -car front loading garage, with some of the lots having a three -car garage. Peterson stated once you go to a tandem deep, you eliminate some of the rooms on the main level. There will be a mix of some traditional 3 -car garages, some 2 -front loading garages, and the homes would Page 37 of 41