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Michael Gaffron Re:Orono Residentiai Development Narrative • <br /> Page 2 of 4 � April 19,2006 <br /> . The properties to the north are located in the City of Long Lake and consist of single family . <br /> sewered homes on 0.5-acre lots. The properties to the west consist of a golf course and <br /> single family homes on large lots. The properties to the east contain <br /> commercial/institutional uses. The property to the south is located in the City of Wayzata �,.�<.�;� <br /> and contains a cemetery. , <br /> Concept Plan _ y �� ' � <br /> f; -... .. <br /> � ,.... � <br /> � The proposed development will include approximately six 2-unit townhome buildings �`°;-•���=� <br /> clustered on the east side of the site. The existing wetlands complex on the site will be �, �;. <br /> preserved and the townhome bui(dings will be oriented to take advantage of the wetland ���`'���=� � <br /> views. The wetland complex and existing vegetation will also form a natural buffer from the ;!.:, -,±�z.. <br /> highway and surrounding developments. If allowed, the proper�y owner/developer would `'`�``'� L` <br /> plant large trees adjacent to the new highway 12 for additional screening. Rain gardens may � ; <br /> also be incorporated into the development to reduce water run-off. A trail will connect the � ►� <br /> develo ment to the ad'acent Luce Line re ional trail rovidin rec eation ����} I, < <br /> p J g p g r al opportunities for <br /> the residents of the development. The townhome buildings will be constructed to high ���4�.U'�; <br /> architectural standards, utilizing techniques to minimize the noise impact from adjacent �t:�:F�Y <br /> roadways, and an extensive landscaping plan is proposed. The development team will �f'�� <br /> continue to work with City Staff to ensure that the proposed development meets the City's <br /> site design goals and the intent of the City's Comprehensive Land Use Regulations. <br /> Land Use Guide Plan Amendment <br /> The site has been the subject of a number of City discussions over the years. The property <br /> was recently reviewed as part of the City's Community Management Plan update in 2001 <br /> and as part of the Highway 12 realignment project. The property is guided Rural Residential <br /> in the land-use guide plan. According to the Community Management Plan the rural <br /> residential district is planned for low-density residential development located outside the_ . .. .��-. <br /> urban service areas. <br /> Landform is requesting that the site be reguided to Urban Residential (0.5 acre). The <br /> reguiding would permit the extension of sanitary sewer to the site and allo'w the construction <br /> of multi-family housing at a density between 0.5-2 units per acre. The reguiding would <br /> � diversify the housing options available for the residents of Orono. The proposed site is ....,.,.���1 <br /> ' suitable for multi-family development because it is within close proximity to urban services, ����� <br /> recreational uses, transportation corridors, and shopping areas in downtown Long Lake. <br /> According to the Community Management Plan the City should consider the following <br /> criteria to determine if conversion from planned rural densities to planned urban densities is .)� <br /> appropriate: ' <br /> :-:,, <br /> 1. Proximity fo existing higher densify developments . �;`:�� <br /> . �.,, <br /> . :; <br /> The site is located wifhin close proximity of existing higher density developments along "'' <br /> Wayzata Boulevard in downtown Long Lake. The average density of these homes is 2 units ;��=��� <br /> per acre. The site is physically separated from other rural properties in Orono by the -. <br /> existing infrastructure and the City of Long Lake. � ��' <br /> � <br /> 650 BUTLER NORTH BUILDING 510 FIRST AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55403 <br /> OFFICE: 612.252.9070 FAX:612.252.9077 www.landform.net <br />