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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 /> Hawn noted this is just a sketch plan review. <br /> Berg indicated she does live in this area, and stated the impact down the road needs to be looked at. <br /> Weinberger stated if the City is going to rezone this property,it would be approved at the time of final <br /> plat. Weinberger stated the PUD zoning would apply to this property only, and if the project is not <br /> commenced within a certain period of time,the PUD would expire. <br /> Berg stated as an individual who lives in the area,the fact that it looks more residential is appealing, <br /> noting one of the properties next to this is a duplex,with some other residential in the area. Berg stated <br /> the drainage would impact one of the properties in this area since it is lower than this property,which <br /> will need to be addressed. Berg noted the water runoff in this area was so bad the City had to close off <br /> the street at times. Berg commented the concept of the building works well with a residential <br /> neighborhood,but suggested the developer look at the possibility look at reducing the number of <br /> buildings proposed for this site. <br /> Dunsmore stated the challenge would be to come back with some good statistics on the drainage. <br /> Dunsmore invited the Planning Commission to visit his other project in Plymouth on Highway 55 and <br /> Fernbrook past Mulligan's. <br /> Fritzler inquired how many parking stalls are being proposed. <br /> Weinberger stated 98 parking stalls are proposed. <br /> Dunsmore stated they typically need eight parking stalls per unit. Dunsmore stated they have on other <br /> projects done proof of parking,noting they intentionally leave areas as green space initially until <br /> parking becomes an issue and then those areas can be turned into parking. <br /> Gaffron noted the City of Orono has also done that with the Service 800 building. <br /> Fritzler stated one issue would be traffic ingress and egress and the amount of traffic currently on <br /> County Road 19. Fritzler noted the 98 parking stalls would increase the traffic in this area considerably. <br /> Mabusth suggested the developer speak with Hennepin County regarding any necessary changes in <br /> access that may be needed. <br /> Dunsmore stated they are also considering the possibility of shared parking with the church. <br /> Moorse stated they would like the Planning Commission to approve the concept tonight, and then they <br /> would work on addressing the issues relating to drainage and grading and traffic. Moorse stated they <br /> are looking at a combined entrance with the church. <br /> Mabusth inquired whether this concept would be brought before the Council before Staff began working <br /> on the PUD. <br /> Weinberger stated that it would be. <br /> PAGE 27 <br />