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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2016 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 21 of 37 12. #16-3807 ESTATE DEVELOPMENT GROUP ON BEHALF OF SCOTT FREDRIKSEN, 425 AND 595 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD NORTH, AND PID 33-118-23-24-0002, REZONING TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, PRELIMINARY PLAT AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (continued) As it relates to the rezoning of the property, Staff and the Planning Commission have concluded that RPUD is the appropriate rezoning option for this development and appears to be the only viable option for development of this parcel in the manner proposed by the applicants. Gaffron noted Staff’s report contains a number of questions relating to the development and the recommendations of the Planning Commission. The developer has agreed to two access points onto Old Crystal Bay Road so there can be cul-de-sacs that do not exceed the City’s restrictions. Gaffron noted there is no access onto Old Highway 12 currently but there may be one in the future if the Dumas property develops, which would be located further west. Gaffron stated this property to the intersection of Wayzata Boulevard is too close to have another access onto Old Highway 12 or Wayzata Boulevard. The developer has shown the roads extending to the lot line to the west with the idea in the future that the road to the Dumas property will be extended. The plan shows some temporary cul-de-sacs, which are expected to be built, but those cul-de-sacs could be removed if the road continues at some point. Staff has recommended at the end of the road that there be some sort of barrier and signage alerting the residents to the fact that the road may be extended at some point. In addition, the applicants are proposing to eliminate a very small wetland that is located at the north entrance. The wetland is a low quality wetland and is one that is right where the access has to be across from the accesses to the industrial park. The applicants are proposing to mitigate it offsite with wetland credits and are working with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. There will be a wetland buffer for the other wetland as well as three areas of stormwater management. Gaffron stated one of the questions that came up during the Planning Commission meeting was the separation between the proposed buildings. The recommendation was to make it a 7.5-foot setback on each side where there is a 5-foot against a 10-foot. Other setbacks between buildings throughout the development are 15 feet and 20 feet, which results in a variety of setback differences. The proposed development shows a sidewalk on one side of the public road continuing to the cul-de-sac and then up to the intersection. The intersection has stripped crosswalks on all four sides, with a public trail extending down the east side of Old Crystal Bay Road all the way down to the Luce Line. The Planning Commission questioned whether there should be a connection with a sidewalk and then a crossing point so there is an alternate for crossing Old Crystal Bay Road. After discussing the matter, both the applicant and the Planning Commission felt a mid-block crossing was not necessary and would likely create issues. Gaffron stated the Council should discuss the application, and based on Council direction, Staff will put together either an approval or denial resolution for Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Gaffron noted the rezoning would not occur until final plat approval. Tom Gonyea, Estate Development, stated he hopes they have come up with a plan that is reflective of the Council’s and Planning Commission’s direction.