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, �o�o C ITY OF ORQNO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��'l.� �,G~� N o. b 6 3 2 '�ESHo4 13) Is the proposed use designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and ' historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The land alteration includes filling of 0.11 acre of wetland within Orono, which will be mitigated within the development area at a 2:1 ratio by restoring the hydrology and native vegetation of a portion of"Wetland G3" which is in the same Painter's Creek subwatershed as the Orono wetland being filled. In order to minimize the amount of wetland fill,the developer's engineers have included retaining walls on either side of the road as it crosses the wetland, with drainage to be provided via a 21" culvert under the road. The long term effect of the project should result in minimal environmental impacts. The project will be monitored by both Medina and Orono as well as the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for erosion control. 14) Will all exterior lighting be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts? There should be no lighting or glare resulting from the grading project; and 15) Is the proposed use expected to be not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare? See#12 above. 5. The City Council finds that the land alterations including road construction and wetland fill are unavoidable based on topography, wetland locations within the site, and the relative lack of public road frontage available to serve the Medina development. The plans appeaz to minimize the impacts to the wetland in Orono� by limiting the amount of filling necessary through the use of retaining walls. Drainage is not anticipated to be negatively affected, and the impacts to neighboring residential property are expected to be minimal if any, save for the potential need to screen the property at 1180 Homestead Trail from headlights of vehicles exiting the new road. Road construction and development of approximately 40 new single family homes in Medina will likely result in notable increases in traffic on Homestead Trail. However, this is tempered by the fact that Homestead Trail is a County road, and the surrounding area is not densely populated. 6. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the Applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed conditional use permit on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 6 of 9