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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (10. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS MAY 24, 2004 AND JUNE 14, 2004 continued) <br /> applications was considered at the June 14, 2004 City Council meeting. Council Member Liaison <br /> Lili McMillan explained her position on the Stonebay proposal about opposing the traffic layout <br /> between Walgreens and the neighboring retail building. She had concerns about parked vehicles <br /> backing out of parking stalls into the traffic lane, consequently blocking and slowing the traffic lane. <br /> Also, McMillan summarized her position on the O'Shaughnessy application to allow the boardwalk <br /> over the shoreline restoration vegetation as a valid hardship to access the lakeshore over the restored <br /> area. <br /> 11. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Jurgens referred to a training session he recently attended at which a participant questioned whether a <br /> conditional use permit for height is legal or does it have to be reviewed and approved as a variance. <br /> Gaffron provided the standard definitions of conditional use permit and variances. <br /> Gaffron reported the Lazniarz application for 120 Brown Road South(#04-3016)was tabled by the <br /> City Council on June 14, 2004 in order for the members to conduct a site visit of the subject property. <br /> Further, it appears the City Council supports the designation of an Outlot versus conservation <br /> easement over private property. The matter would return to the June 28, 2004 City Council agenda. <br /> McMillan noted the site's environmental issues with Long Lake Creek taking its waters to Lake <br /> Minnetonka, requirements for shoreland protection and susceptibility of creek bank erosion from run- <br /> off rate and quantity issues. She indicated her support for requiring all roof storm water drainage to <br /> be diverted to the street, which leads to water quality treatment and storage in the proposed storm <br /> water pond. <br /> Gaffron referred to a staff memo, dated June 18, 2004,noting the following three topics: <br /> • Stonebay Townhomes Exterior Appearances—The developers agreed to have their <br /> architect provide drawings of some upgraded exterior design changes (incorporating a <br /> number of PC's punch list features) for staff review, and agreed to incorporate whatever <br /> changes were agreed to. <br /> • Gaffron announced the Planning Commission work session is set for July 7, 2004. <br /> Jurgens and Leslie advised they are unavailable on that date. <br /> • Gaffron acknowledged the recent resignation of Jeanne Mabusth from the Planning <br /> Commission, effective immediately. Chair Mabusth expressed her regrets but indicated <br /> her resignation was necessary due to personal extended family commitments. <br /> Gaffron advised there is no date set for the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Planning <br /> Commission. <br /> Page 21 of 22 <br />