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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 28, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (8. #04 -3016 HENRYLAZNIARZ OF WAYZATA DESIGNAND DEVELOPMENT, 120 BROWNROAD SOUTH —PRD SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT, Continued) 8) Approval is subject to recommendation of City Engineer as noted in his comments dated 5/7/04, except that the 40' access corridor need not be platted as long as it is covered via the required easements. 9) Approval is subject to MCWD approval and permits as required. McMillan inquired whether there would be curb and gutter proposed for the roadway and driveways to direct stormwater runoff and whether it could begin 15 -20' inside the development. Tom Goodrum, the applicant's planning consultant, stated that they are proposing curb and gutter along the street to direct runoff towards the pond. White questioned whether streetlights were being proposed. Lazniarz, of Wayzata Design and Development, stated that they did not intend to install lights, which might disrupt the rural character of the area. McMillan pointed out that, having visited the site, the grades were not as steep as she had originally thought and now believed the sites to be conducive to walk -outs. She asked whether a 50' setback from the creek could be established on Lot 3. • Lazniarz felt this was acceptable. Gaffron asked if the Council would support the recommendation that no accessory structures fall within 50' of the rear lot line for lots 1, 2, or 3. The Council agreed, with Mayor Peterson suggesting that 30' side setbacks be the set standard as well. Goodrum agreed, but pointed out that 20' would be more desirable. Doug Franchot, 2010 Colin, located opposite the development on Brown Road, complimented the City and developer on this newly proposed subdivision as compared to those seen in the past. He asked whether the homesites would be buffered from the road. Lazniarz pointed out that the only home likely to be seen from Brown Road would be that on Lot 6. Franchot felt nice attention had been given to avoid unnecessary disruption and encouraged the City to be wary of elevations of finished homesites. Lazniarz stated that it was their intent to leave the rear 50' untouched and preserved in a conservation easement. Gaffron encouraged the Council to direct staff to draft a resolution for preliminary plan approval if • they could support the revised proposal. PAGE 14 of 19