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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 29, 2001 • ( #01 -2676 Baywind Christian Church, Continued) Mayor Peterson inquired whether they would be willing to meet with the Planning Commission in a special meeting to discuss this further. Heckel stated they would like to work with the City and do not want to be an obstacle to the City. Gaffron stated he will attempt to get the Planning Commission members together via phone prior to the 11 th. Barrett noted the public hearing was held at the Planning Commission meeting on May 21" A resident in the audience commented that a number of lots within the City are not sewered and it would be difficult for the church to find a suitable site elsewhere. It was the consensus of the City Council to review this application at their June 11`h meeting. ( #10) #01 -2687 CPV DEVELOPMENT, FINAL PLAT OF KOKESH FARM — RESOLUTION NO. 4657 Craig Alshouse, on behalf of CPV Development, was present. Weinberger stated on April 9`h, the Council granted preliminary plat approval on a vote of 5 -0 for a 37 acre site located within the five acre zoning district to be developed into six lots. The property is located north of Watertown Road, County Road 6 to the north, and Orchard Park to the east. The Applicant has requested final plat approval, subject to final approval of all requirements of the preliminary plat by Staff, the City Engineer, and the City Attorney prior to releasing the plat for filing with Hennepin County. One of the items still outstanding was approval by the Watershed District. Weinberger stated due to a concern raised by an adjacent property owner, the Watershed District Board tabled the applicaticn and placed it on their June agenda. Staff has reviewed that drainage concern raised by the neighbor, which was whether the drainage flow would increase the elevation of a wetland located in this area. Staff has concluded that the wetlands all do drain and that there are no culverts or areas where this water level would actually be increased, which was also the decision of the Watershed District today. Weinberger stated the second issue to be discussed tonight would be the possibility of future trail access in this area. The Council had recommended the Park Commission review this development further to determine whether a trail would be appropriate in this area. Weinberger noted a trail along Watertown Road is not included in the City's Comprehensive Trail Plan. The Park Commission did review this application and recommended that a trail easement be given along the north side of Watertown Road. Weinberger stated this trail would provide a future north/south connection to County Road 6 and the Luce Line. The negative impacts of this trail are the fact that the trail would encroach within • a wetland area and wetland mitigation would be necessary as well as variances for fill within a PAGE 16