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MINUTES OF THE ' � <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,Apri116,2007 <br /> , � • , 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3225 David Carlson,Continued) <br /> � Steve Johnston,Landform,illustrated the existing vegetation and trees that are on the site as well as the <br /> wetlands on the site,which would remain untouched during construction of this project. Johnston <br /> pointed out a small wetland located near the septic system utilized by the daycare facility. <br /> Johnston pointed out the right-of-way line for the new Highway 12 corridor. <br /> Joluiston displayed their proposed site plan and noted the units would be clustered on the site and the <br /> existing driveway would be maintained. Johnston stated they have attempted to preserve as many irees <br /> as possible on the site, especially along the Luce Line Trail; and would be supplementing the existing <br /> trees with additional plantings. . <br /> Johnstori stated they are proposing a 25-foot wide street in an effort to reduce the hardcover on the site <br /> and the runoff. No curb and gutter are being proposed,with the runoff being designed to drain to a . <br /> series of rain gardens to be constructed on the site. The site would mainly be served by gravity sewer � <br /> and water,with a small lift station being constructed to serve one of the units. Ongoing discussions <br /> have been held with the City of Long Lake and Orono,but the issue of the sewer has not been resolved. . <br /> Johnston noted the City of Wayzata has agreed to provide sewer and water to this site if an agreement <br /> with Long Lake is not reached. � <br /> Kempf asked whether magnets would be required as part of the filter assembly used in the catch basins. <br /> Johnston stated that is a proprietary device called a Wimco,which is utilized until the turf is established <br /> and then is later removed. Johnston stated it basically serves as a temporary filtering device during <br /> construction. • � � <br /> Kang inquired whether any excess noise is anticipated from the new Highway 12 comdor that would <br /> negarively impact this development. , <br /> Johnston pointed out they are attempting to stay away from the new Highway 12 corridor as much as <br /> ' , possible with the units and that a berm would also be constructed to help mitigate any noise from the <br /> highway. . <br /> Kempf inquired about whether a retaining wall would be constructed. <br /> � Johnston pointed out the area of the slope on the overhead. Johnston stated they are proposing to create <br /> a 1:1 slope and then armor the bank with stone and vegetation to help prevent erosion rather than <br /> stacking the stone sixteen feet high. . <br /> Kempf stated the conservation boolclet did not really contain a specific plan for this site and that he <br /> would like to see more details regarding the measures that would be taken to address those issues. <br /> Johnston stated the difficulty is that the City has not yet adopted a conservation ordinance and that it is <br /> difficult to respond to it without some guidance. Johnston stated they attempted to address the major <br /> PAGE 3 � <br />