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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 10, 2000 9. #2567 Walfred Properties, 2380 Shadywood Road — Commercial Site Plan Review — Continued Tom Reinen of 4405 Cumberlain Court, Shoreview stated that a single wall system retaining wall is best suited to the pond, and that a tiered system would introduce a weak point. They would use engineered fill in the wall. Flint asked how much the parking would be reduced if they made the building 1 -story only. Weinberger stated a 1 -story building would require 60 parking spaces. Mayor Jabbour stated that the heavy traffic on County Roads 15 and 19 places a burden on the City and the property owners to create a pedestrian friendly environment in that area. He also stated he is concerned that the applicant may not be able to proceed with their plans if the Lafayette Ridge Homeowners Association won't turn over their portion of Navarre Lane. Wally Klus stated that he has tried to contact the Homeowners Association and his letters and calls have not been returned. He does not know who exactly to contact concerning the matter. Mayor Jabbour recommended calling Bruce Palmer, former president of the Homeowners' Association. Kelley stated the building is too large for the lot. Peterson stated she agrees and has a problem with the 5 foot variance. Sansevere stated it's double the allowed hardcover in that zone. Mayor Jabbour stated that the plan is over - ambitious for the site. Stefanie stated they could reduce the building to 1 -story for Snyder Drug only. They had proposed the medical offices because they surveyed the neighborhood and found people were concerned that there are not medical facilities nearby. They have signed a lease with Snyder Drug, have obtained all the funding needed, and purchased the property. They are very anxious to proceed with the building plans. Mayor Jabbour asked if he wanted the Council to send them back to the Planning Commission so they could return with a 1 -story building. Stefanie stated that due to time constraints they would prefer to bring a new plan directly to the Council. Flint stated that he would have to see the plans for the new building, and that he would like to see a more pedestrian friendly layout. Mayor Jabbour asked if the Council wanted to send them back to the Planning Commission. Peterson and Flint agreed it should go back. Reinen asked for clarification of "pedestrian friendly." Kelley stated he is concerned with the types of building materials and landscaping used, and how the building will blend in with the surrounding neighborhood. Reinen stated the bricks would be the same as in the Council chambers, and the parking lot lighting would be the same as in the parking lot. • 0