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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 8, 2016 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 26 of 32 11. #16-3803 STONEWOOD, LLC, ON BEHALF OF TASHITAA TUFAA, 1830 SHORELINE ROAD, VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (continued) McMillan stated she does not believe so and that to her understanding the two closest homes conform to the side setback. Gustafson noted the red home received a variance to move closer to the lake. Printup moved, Walsh seconded, to table Application No. 16-3802, TCO Design, 2380 Shadywood Road. Mattick asked how long the applicants will need to redesign the house. Gustafson stated they can extend the time limit if it takes longer than a month. Gustafson requested Staff let them know when that time period will expire and whether it needs to be extended. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (A recess was taken from 9:55 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) 12. MARIANI CONCEPTUAL REQUEST TO EXPAND MUSA BOUNDARY Barnhart noted this item appeared before the City Council in January and that the applicant is requesting the City Council to consider extending the MUSA boundary. At that time the Council directed Staff to review the implications with the Metropolitan Council and report back. On January 27 Staff met with representatives from the Metropolitan Council to gain a better understanding of the implications of a number of proposed developments. It appears that expanding the MUSA boundary to accommodate this request could be accommodated within the City’s current limits. Barnhart stated from a density standpoint, the Comprehensive Plan identifies density at a rate of 3.29 units per acre. When the density is adjusted for the Mariani property, the density would drop down to 3.2 units per acre. If it is adjusted to include both the Mariani and the James properties, the density would drop down to 2.80 and the City would need to identify additional areas where higher density could go. Barnhart noted the City does not have a lot of areas where higher density would be able to be located. Further, the Comprehensive Plan guides the Mariani property for park, recreational and open space to accommodate future expansion of Three Rivers Park District’s Baker Park. There are other properties that are also identified for park, recreational and open space in the area, but Three Rivers did not elect to purchase this property at the time it was for sale. The expansion of urban services may be considered inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan as it implies long-term support for residential land use. Staff does not recommend the MUSA be expanded as a Type III system is a viable option and extension of the urban service does not appear consistent with the long-term plan for the area. Printup stated he supports Staff’s findings and that this might not be a situation involving the City. Printup asked whether Mr. Mariani has received any feedback from the septic contractor.