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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNIIYG COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what the dollar range of the homes would be. <br /> Peterson stated in general terms they are probably looking at upper fours to mid sixes. <br /> Lemke asked if there is that much demand for that type of housing in this area. <br /> Peterson stated his background and specialty is in specialty projects. Peterson indicated they have done <br /> some market studies and analyses and that they are looking at an empty-nester ar a couple whose children <br /> are in college or the divorcee market. <br /> Schoenzeit stated price-wise it is similar to the Red Oak development. <br /> Thiesse asked if he could discuss the 10 percent amenity requirement. <br /> Gonyea stated they did have some discussions with Staff about the idea of putting a common trail or <br /> something around the wetlands. Gonyea stated it could be done, but with the stormwater requirements <br /> and things of that nature, it becomes a little more difficult. Gonyea indicated he is not opposed to taking a <br /> look at it. <br /> Thiesse asked if the wetland extends out into the orchard area. <br /> Gaffron stated they have not explored that to see whether the trail could be continued down by the Dumas <br /> property but it would be something to look at. <br /> Gonyea stated to his understanding Mn/DOT owns that small corner of property. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the property that Mn/DOT owns. Gaffron stated to his recollection the wetland does <br /> not continue past that area. <br /> Lemke asked what consideration has been given to traffic loading. <br /> Gaffron stated one of the things Staff looked at in conjunction with the JEM property on Old Crystal Bay <br /> Road was achieving enough separation from the OCB/Wayzata Blvd. intersection. Gaffron noted the <br /> engineers have not looked at this development, but that Staff would ask that they look to see if there is <br /> any need for turn lanes and signalization. Gaffron stated if the south access was the only access,there <br /> would be a very long cul-de-sac. <br /> Thiesse asked if Staff could describe a scenario where the City could come close to meeting the density <br /> for this property. <br /> Gaffron stated that scenario would require multi-family units, such as apartment buildings or <br /> condominiums. Gaffron stated at a minimum twin homes would need to be constructed, but more likely <br /> multi-family buildings. <br /> Thiesse stated he prefers this over multi-family units. <br /> Leskinen stated in her view it is too much for the site. <br /> Page 50 of 53 <br />