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#15-3783 September 21, 2015 Page 2 of 2 The applicant anticipates a variety of garage orientation for the remaining 12 lots. The applicant has provided renderings of the proposed houses, attached. Conformity with 2010 - 2030 Orono Community Management Plan The density numbers below reflect the effective buildable area, excluding the wetland and the easement area. The Community Management Plan (CMP) identifies 2 land uses for the subject property. The portion of the project adjacent to Kelly Avenue is Low-Medium Density residential at 2-3 units per acre. The portion along Shadywood is proposed as Mixed Use Residential, with density at 6-15 units per acre. The proposed plan provides housing at 4 units per buildable acre adjacent to Kelly Avenue, and 8.9 units per acre adjacent to Shadywood. The proposed subdivision does not conform to the CMP for the Kelly Avenue parcel, but does conform for the Shadywood parcel. The density proposed is 4.34 units per acre for the project overall. Relationship to Surrounding Development On the southwest side of Kelly Avenue are single family homes. Lots range in size between 0.9 and 2.9 acres. The Planning Commission should discuss if the lot sizes (likely in the 1.2 acre range for the largest along Kelly) are appropriate. Conformity with Zoning District Lot Requirements Currently, the parcel adjacent to Kelly Avenue is zoned LR1-B (1 acre minimum). The parcel adjacent to Shadywood is zoned B-4 Office/ professional. The proposal is not consistent with either of the current zoning. The applicant intends to develop the project as a PUD. Analysis of the PUD requirements have not been completed, pending Planning Commission and City Council feedback on the sketch plan. General Site Characteristics The site to be platted is currently two parcels totaling 5.93 + acres. A large wetland timbered area can be found along Kelly Avenue. A wetland delineation has been conducted and approved by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD); the delineated wetlands have been shown on the survey. The property has areas of existing woods throughout the property. Tree preservation easements could be considered at the time of final plat. The wetland area serves as an important link for control of storm water from the top of the hill as it works its way toward the Lake. Future plans will need to accommodate this water, as well as any additional water generated from the development. Public Comments There is no public hearing for a sketch plan; no comments for or against the project have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that the proposed density is appropriate for the area 2. Is the traffic pattern appropriate for the neighborhood 3. Are the housing styles appropriate for the neighborhood? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application?