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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Tuesday, May 28, 2002 • <br />( #02 -2782 PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF ORONO, Continued) <br />Dr. Berg stated that he and his colleagues had spent a great deal of time with planners deliberating <br />the placement and design elements for the building before choosing this specific format. <br />Sansevere pointed out that he has additional concerns regarding the parcel just to the east. While <br />the City cannot control the flow, its use concerns him. <br />Gaffron suggested consideration be given to shared accesses. <br />With regard to design compatibility, Sansevere stated that the City can ask developers to follow <br />certain design elements but cannot require it. <br />Murphy questioned whether the west row of parking could be swapped with the east. <br />Dr. Kottemann stated that was one of the design plans they had considered until it was determined <br />that the bike path was to remain. <br />Sansevere stated that he was concerned with the west and north visual impacts. <br />Bob Ritter, realtor, resident, and one of the partners in this building project, stated that the group • <br />made an effort to parallel the City Offices and currently, about 20' of greenspace exists between the <br />road and the trail. <br />Murphy questioned moving the trail. <br />Gaffron indicated that would be unlikely, since the trail would then be closer to the busy intersection <br />and ditch. <br />Moorse explained that Hennepin Parks will allow a 5 foot minimum buffer between parking and <br />trail. He added that consideration might be given to the space to the west in the right -of -way for <br />additional landscaping. <br />Gaffron suggested the Council work down the list of questions and considerations supplied by staff <br />in order to give the applicant direction and staff an opportunity to draft a resolution. He asked the <br />Council to first consider the rezoning and determine whether it is an appropriate use. Gaffron added <br />that no motions are necessary but merely agreement. <br />Mayor Peterson asked if all agreed that a dental office complex was an appropriate use. The Council <br />members agreed. <br />All agreed that they could conceptually approve the rezoning. <br />Attorney Barrett recommended that an application to extend the deadline be filed. <br />Page 8 of 16 <br />