01-18-2005 Planning Commission Packet

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#OS-3080 January 18,2005 ' Page 3 of 10 proposed a 50-unit Phase II of Orono Woods senior housing for Lot 1. That application resulted in a public hearing during which the adjoining neighborhood expressed sigiuficant opposition to the project based on the size, orierltation and intensity of the proposal. Dunbar did not proceed with that application and sold the property. Ravia Real Estate in spring 2003 proposed an office-condo development on the site, with a site layout that included buildings with south and east-facing walkouts. While that plan was generally looked upon favorably by the Plaruiing Coirunission and Council, the applicants ultimately concluded they could not reduce the ntuliber of units or square footage in order to meet the parking stall minimums established for their proposed use. Ravia withdrew their application in summer 2003. Surrounding Land Use Directly to the north of the subject property is the residential neighborhood "Sugarwoods". There is a 40' wide platted outlot between the applicant's property asid the residential use serving as a buffer. This 40' wide platted outlot is owned by the Sugarwoods Horneowners Association. Restrictions were placed on each Iot within Sugarwoods that prohibit reinoval of trees greater than 2" in diameter within the rear setback for those lots located closest to the proposed developmeilt. The 40' buffer outlot is generally wooded. The subject property is located on Highway 12 adjacent to the Orono Anibar senior housing development, located to the direct east. The parcel directly to the west consists of a nonconforming residential and industrial use including a large building fornlerly used as a welding shop. It appears that the current use is storage of vehicles. The parcel located to the west of the nonconfonning use was developed as the Orono Shopping Center/Conoco gas station. Both of these adjaceiit properties are zoned B — l, Retail Sales Business District. Future redevelopment of the adjacent welding shop parcel and the nonconforming residence is anticipated under a B - 1 use. U.S. Highway 12 is in the process of being relocated to the south and the existing Highway 12 will eventually be "turned back" to Hennepin County. Part of the proposed Highway 12 relocation includes a change to the existing 12 and Brown Road intersection. Currently, Brown Road North ends at a T-intersection witli 12. Brown Road south of 12 will be realigned to create a cross intersectioii with existing 12 directly across from Brown Road North and a signal light will be installed at that intersection. Consistency with Orono 2000-2020 CMP Uses within the PUD may include only those uses designated by the official Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The 2000-2020 Commuiuty Management Plan has guided the property for conunercial use. The proposed use would comply with the goals of the CMP and be considered a pennitted use in the underlying land use designation (or zoning) for the site.