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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2002 • 6. #02 -2789 Dahlstrom Development LLC— "2550" Wayzata Boulevard West - PUD Rezoning and Concept Plan Approval — Continued Gaffron stated that the plans reflect recent changes and should be referenced in the resolution. He stated that the plan density is not outside that allowed by the Comprehensive Plan. The overall plan is at 6 units per acre (168 units on 28 dry buildable acres), with 4 units per acre for the townhomes and 18 units per acre for the lofts. The development will provide a type of multi - family housing not currently available in Orono. He noted that item 3 on Page 3C -25 of the CMP states, "Orono will encourage developers to provide a variety of housing types and cost ranges." The Planning Commission asked the developer to make some low- income units available at price points closer to the Met Council's affordable standard. Gaffron stated that the entire property is currently zoned RR -1B single Family Residential, 2 -acre minimum lot size. Rezoning the portion of the property north of Kelley Parkway to RPUD Residential Planned Unit Development is appropriate based on the multi - family residential nature of the proposal. Actual rezoning should occur only upon Development Plan Approval. • Gaffron stated that staff concurred with Planning Commission's General Comments 1– 7, Specific Comments 1– 9, and items 12, and 14 –17 of the recommendation. He reviewed the Planning Commission comments: The proposed overall density is 6 units per dry- buildable acre, still within the 3 -6 unit per acre range established in the CMP. The low -end units are still priced significantly higher than the Met Council's definition of affordable housing. The Planning Commission asked the developer to provide market research to confirm that the proposed units at the proposed price points are marketable and - will meet the housing needs of the area. The potential use of the MnDOT stormwater pond right -of -way for Kelley Parkway presents an unknown factor that could result in Kelley Parkway moving northward and a revised concept plan needing to be reviewed and approved. The City Engineer should conduct a traffic study as soon as possible to determine the impacts of this plan. The Park Commission should review the public trail proposal and any other public park • features. Proposed open spaces within the development will be private and maintained by 9