10/18/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • HELD OCTOBER 18, 1993 (#7) #1882 JOHN M. O'SULLIVAN /O'SULLIVAN'S - CONT. O'Sullivan asked if the municipality had the right to supersede Minnesota Fire Codes. Schroeder stated that would require the City Attorney's opinion. ( #10) #1877 TANDEM PROPERTIES /PETER ANDREA COMPANY 3025 WATERTOWN ROAD AND 2645 WATERTOWN ROAD - SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED SUBDIVISION - NO ACTION REQUIRED Dick Putnam (Tandem Properties), Jim Deanovic (Peter Andrea Company), Mark Gronberg (property owner) and Robert Hare (broker from Burnett Realty) were present. Gaffron explained this was a sketch plan review for development of 130 acres at Old Crystal Bay Road and Watertown Road. Some concerns to be considered are access issues, wetlands, trails and the historic significance of the property. Putnam explained that on the west side of Old Crystal Bay Road is the Coffin property consisting of approximately 62 acres. The Dickey property, on the south side of Watertown Road, is about 68 acres and contains a large arena and the site of the "Ancient Ones". The Dickey property is basically farm land with the exception of the old homestead where there are trees and the arena. The Coffin property has a number of fields with some forests and a number of wetland areas. When the property was bought, the City did not show any wetlands on the map. Other agencies define these wetland areas differently. Putnam stated the plan connects the two properties by continuing the existing public road from Old Crystal Bay Road to Willow Drive. The developers have talked to the Orono Park Commission. There are two plans included in the Planning Commission packet, one designed before the Park Commission meeting and one after their on -site visit and comments. Approximately 3 1/2 acres have been identified as part of the historic site including the barn, farm site and burial area. A public trail connecting the historic site to the DNR woods has been illustrated which is adjacent to the Luce Line. That property has been donated by the Dickey's. A trail would also be considered along Old Crystal Bay in an easement over the right -of -way. On the Coffin property, two cul -de -sac roads are being considered because the wetlands and woods make it difficult to design a looped road. Two acre lots are being considered for both sites which is the zoning requirement. 24 lots could be developed on the Coffin property and 26 lots on the Dickey property. 0 20