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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 21,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#12 AND #13) 8:00 P.M. #02-2842 AND #02-2843 PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF <br /> ORONO, INC. 2745 KELLEY PARKWAY, Continued <br /> 3) City Council should reach a conclusion regarding the streetscape of Kelley Parkway within a <br /> timeframe that allows the applicants to plan for boulevard trees and street lighting consistent <br /> with the remainder of Kelley Parkway. <br /> With regard to stormwater management, Gaffron noted that a back up plan may need to be <br /> adopted in case the Dahlstrom Project stalls, which could include moving the stormwater sewer <br /> pipe further east. <br /> Gaffron pointed out that, because it is unknown at this time whether the Highway 12 shoulder <br /> would be converted from a rural section to an urban section, the exact location and design of the <br /> trail cannot be determined at this time. Presently, the trail is shown south of the power poles, <br /> however,the trail could ultimately end up within the property boundaries,therefore, Gaffron <br /> noted that sign and light pole placement should be such that an 8' clear corridor would be <br /> available adjacent to the lot line. <br /> Chair Smith asked Gaffron if he had any inclination from the MCWD which way they will rule <br /> on the wetland issue. <br /> Gaffron stated that he did not have any clear indication which way the ruling would go. <br /> Dr. Berg pointed out that this was the first he had heard about the potential of moving the bike <br /> trail off the MnDOT property and within the property line. <br /> Gaffron stated that it had been mentioned in a previous memo. <br /> Dr. Berg voiced his concern about being squeezed in on two sides already with sidewalk and trail <br /> and stated that a third side to contend with would be a point of contention with them. <br /> Gaffron indicated that the City may have to require this language as part of the resolution if <br /> MnDOT does not allow the trail on their ROW. <br /> Dr. Berg stated that this was very discouraging for him to hear about this now, as designed, the <br /> trail would barely fit between the building and the proposed sign along Highway 12. More <br /> significantly, Dr. Berg pointed out that these corner rooms would be treatment rooms, which <br /> would be provided with adequate screening, only if the trail lies outside the property boundaries. <br /> Gaffron indicated that these questions will need to be addressed with MnDOT. <br /> Dr. Berg pointed out that it would be almost impossible to move the building at this late date. <br /> Page 12 <br />