10-14-2002 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

0 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2002 4. #02 -2764 Commercial Planned Unit Development — Continued would revert to the pre- existing zoning district or be changed to match the guided use of the property as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed project is conceptually a good plan, and may change some, but makes sense overall as a transition from the residential to commercial areas around the site owned by the applicant. The site is currently zoned B -4 for 9 -5 office use. Weinberger stated that the CPUD would have to be written to benefit all possible uses, not to allow one applicant to finish a project. The current draft did not allow for uses such as apartments above shops, which could be an attractive option if Navarre redeveloped. Staff suggested doing a study to consider an amendment to the Comp Plan, which would allow mixed use of buildings. Weinberger noted that one benefit of the CPUD would be in determining setbacks for new developments based on current development patterns of surrounding properties, and the general use associated with the CPUD. That flexibility could be beneficial in Navarre where there is variation in front yard setbacks within a given street. Weinberger stated that there is a 4 -step process: • 1. Concept Plan Review — Planning Commission and City Council would review the proposal. 2. Master Development Plan and Rezoning— includes all building and site plans, public hearing, and Preliminary Plat review. 3. Development Agreement/Financial Guarantee— applicant enters into an agreement with the City relating to the terms of the CPUD, and provides financial guarantee. 4. Final Site and Building Plan— approval of final site and building plan for the entire CPUD. Weinberger stated there were 3 options for the Council: 1. Proceed with a visioning process for the Navarre Commercial area and place discussion of the CPUD district on -hold until the visioning process is complete. 2. Direct Staff to draft a final ordinance for adoption without the visioning process. 3. Do nothing and allow development that is consistent with the current zoning district standards. Mr. Dunsmore, the developer with office building plans for the lots at 2525, 2535, and 2545 Shadywood Road, stated that he has done 102 similar developments around the metro. He owns the properties he plans to develop. He only plans to develop 1/3 of the lots, as the other 2/3 is wetland. He stated that he would be selling small office spaces to businesses such as dentists and insurance agents. He requested direction from the • Council. Mr. Dunsmore stated he would work with the City on hardcover issues. 7