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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2743 Thomas J.Dunsmore,Continued) <br /> Dunsmore stated typically the 1,500 square foot tenants are typically found in buildings that owners <br /> neglect,and they pay higher rates because that smaller office space is generally more difficult to find. <br /> Dunsmore stated the person has more control over the rent, own the space, and take depreciation. <br /> Kluth indicated he does understand that concept,noting that condominiums are generally owned <br /> separately but are part of a single structure. Kluth inquired why the buildings were not all one structure. <br /> Dunsmore stated there would be an association. <br /> Kluth inquired whether there were two tenants to a building. <br /> Dunsmore stated in his view there are people who reside in this area who would prefer to have an office <br /> in the city rather than downtown Minneapolis,with this type of building catering to the smaller <br /> businesses. <br /> Berg inquired whether these would be walkouts. <br /> Dunsmore replied they would be. <br /> Hawn stated in her view if the drainage could be handled,this is not a bad proposal for this site,noting <br /> there have been a number of other proposals for this area that have come and gone. Hawn commented <br /> this project might work for this area,but noted she does not know what the neighborhood reaction <br /> would be to this type of project. Hawn stated she would like to get their input on this project. <br /> Mabusth stated in her view the City should continue to look at this project for this area. <br /> Dunsmore stated they are in the process of constructing a similar project in Plymouth off of Highway 55 <br /> and Fernbrook. <br /> Kluth stated he personally is not opposed to the PUD but does have concerns regarding the drainage and <br /> the number of buildings being proposed. <br /> Mabusth commented this is a sensitive area and that one has to question whether the number of <br /> buildings being proposed is a little too much for this site. Mabusth stated she does like the idea. <br /> Berg agreed the City needs to be sensitive to the drainage problems in this area. <br /> Dunsmore stated they have designed drainage systems that handle the drainage in other areas, and in his <br /> view the drainage in this area can also be corrected. <br /> Berg commented she is unsure if the City is aware where all the water comes from in this area. <br /> Kluth stated the Planning Commission needs to look at the rezoning of this property, which does require <br /> a public hearing. Kluth stated in his opinion the Planning Commission cannot make a recommendation <br /> without a public hearing and would hold off coming to a conclusion until he hears the input from the <br /> public. <br /> PAGE 26 <br />