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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 18, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#11) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES <br /> ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 28, 2002 AND NOVEMBER <br /> 12, 2002 <br /> October 28 - Fritzler reported that the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer application was <br /> approved. As of the October 28 meeting the Professional Properties of Orono wetland <br /> delineation issue was unresolved. <br /> November 12, 2002 Chair Smith and Gaffron reported that the MCWD had ruled that the <br /> wetland on the proposed Professional Properties of Orono site was an incidental wetland <br /> and did not require additional mitigation. <br /> Council liaison Murphy reported that Council representatives had approached MnDOT <br /> about the construction of the trail within their right-of-way easement. Although the City <br /> feels this to be the best location, MnDOT has its reservations, however, agreed in <br /> principal that if the highway were returned to the County, they would likely support this <br /> location. Murphy indicated that the City would still require easements from the <br /> applicants as a back up. <br /> Loraine Kaley, 1395 Brown Road South, stated that she had seen an excellent program on <br /> Channel 17 the other night hosted by the Met Council and others discussing urban <br /> sprawl, affordable housing, and other issues. She asked if staff or Commissioners had <br /> seen the program and suggested they contact the station to get a copy or find out when it <br /> would be scheduled to run again. In the case of the lawsuit with Edina Realty and the last <br /> application heard this evening, she also felt it was somewhat common for new property <br /> owners to learn about unexpected or unpermitted construction to their homes after they <br /> buy them. <br /> Chair Smith stated that someone needs to take responsibility for what has been done to <br /> their property. She indicated that anyone could visit City Hall to look at the public record <br /> and past history of a home before they purchase it. <br /> (#12) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> The Commission congratulated Bottenberg on her promotion. <br /> The Meeting schedule for January and February were agreed upon. <br /> Wednesday, January 22, 2003 and Wednesday, February 19, 2003 were chosen. <br /> Chair Smith complimented staff on the inclusion of the summary page of various topics <br /> of importance and suggested they continue to update the Commission this way. <br /> PAGE 28 of 29 <br />