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Michael Gaffron Re:Orono Residential Development Narrative <br /> Page 3 of 4 April 19,2006 <br /> ' 2. Proximity to existing sewer lines with available capacity <br /> The site is located within the City of Orono's MUSA boundary. Extending the sewer line to ._ � <br /> the site would be economically feasible and would not affect system capacity. �A�F"�'`�'```��'�'"� <br /> 3. Proximity to existing urban services °'" �� <br /> ti'y� ^. , <br /> The site is in close proximity to �re, police and other City services. The existing municipal .. .,.. . <br /> water system serving the site has sufficient capacity. Reasonable street access is available <br /> to the site. ��� <br /> r.�„ <br /> ��� . <br /> ' 4. Adjacent to existing transportation corridors `���'-' '• <br /> The subject site has direct access to Wayzata Boulevard West, a main thoroughfare �� � � �;� <br /> connecting Orono and surrounding communities. The site is also within close proximity to �*�;:�� � <br /> the Highway 12, a limited access highway. The existing transportation system has �Y, ;' <br /> �v� <br /> adequate capacity to support medium density development on this site. �,,,Z��:'����;;:::_: <br /> � �:, <br /> •<<i�:::..1,,y4 <br /> 5. Located high in the watershed to limit stormwater impacts <br /> The site is not located within 1,000 feet of a protected water body. The proposed residential <br /> development is planned around the natural features of the site, which includes a large <br /> wetland complex. An extensive water quality treatment and rate control plan is proposed <br /> which incorporates rain gardens and stormwater management ponds to reduce stormwater <br /> runoff. Landform will continue to work with City staff and the Watershed district to ensure ' <br /> that the project design is compatible with the existing hydrology of the area. <br /> Conclusion <br /> We respectFully request approval of the reguiding from Rural Residential to Urban <br /> Residential (0.5 acre) for the 11.75-acre site, based on the finding that the reguiding would <br /> comply with the spirit and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan, would allow a low-impact <br /> planned residential development on this site and would diversify the housing opportunities <br /> for Orono residents. <br /> � We look forward to presenting our request to the Planning Commission at their May 15, <br /> 2006 meeting and the City Council at their June 12, 2006 meeting. Please feel free to <br /> contact me if you have any questions concerning the enclosed items. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LANDFORM* <br /> G� <br /> te en . Johnston, PE <br /> Pr iden Principal Engineer <br /> SMJ/ag <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 />