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MINUTES OF THE ' <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,September 17,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> . (#07-3316 Marc Ashton with John Terrance Homes, Continued) � <br /> Mohagen stated the property owners would like the buildings to be visible from Highway 12 but yet they <br /> are aware of the need to minimize the parking. Berms and plantings are proposed for around the site. <br /> _The arrangement of the buildings has the bank set back toward the rear of the site,with the other building <br /> being located closer to the front of the lot. The remaining space located in the bank building would be <br /> leased to various smaller tenants. The second floor consists of 10,000 square foot, which could <br /> accommodate a larger tenant. The second building is very similar to the first building and could be for <br /> one tenant or multiple tenants. <br /> Mohagen stated the majority of the traffic would come in off of Kelley Parkway. <br /> Berg asked if this is right in/right out. <br /> Mohagen stated from the north off of Willow you would have a right-in and that the median prevents a <br /> U-turn. Mohagen stated this proposed bank building is designed similar to the bank that was designed for <br /> Central Bank in St.Michael and allows for offices 11 feet wide or bigger. <br /> Mohagen displayed the materials they are proposing for the site. Both buildings would be constructed out <br /> . _ of the same materials,with the base of the building having a limestone look with red brick above. The <br /> proposed materials would be long-lasting and building design would not allow the building to become <br /> dated. Both buildings would be two-story,with a maximum of 30 feet in height. Both buildings are <br /> designed to have a central mechanical unit,which would not be visible from the road. The building on <br /> the west would overlook the pond,with the entrance facing Willow and Kelley. <br /> Mohagen stated they would prefer the 9' x 18' parking stalls rather than the City's 9' x 20'requirement . <br /> around the perimeter of the parking lot,which would help to reduce the hardcover. They are willing to <br /> work with City Staff on the landscaping of the lot and the placement of the shrubs as well as � <br /> incorporating rain gardens onto the site. Staff has recommended that the pedestrian circle path be <br /> removed and they are agreeable to removing that. As it relates to stacking with the drive-through, <br /> Mohagen indicated in their experience the per hour access to the drive-through would amount to <br /> approximately one car every ten minutes at peak time. Mohagen noted this is a largely commercial bank, <br /> and with online banking,it would not generate a great deal of traffic except for around 2:00. <br /> Matt Swenson,Landform,addressed the Planning Commission regarding the two alternate site plans <br /> being proposed for this site. Alternate Site Plan A depicts the 9' x 18' stalls around the perimeter of the <br /> site and Alternate Site Plan B depicts the 9 x 20'parking stalls. They would request they be allowed to <br /> consiruct the sta.11s at 9' x 18'. The upper northwest corner of the west building has been shifted south to <br /> accommodate the 45-foot setback,which brings the plan into compliance with the setbacks. <br /> Swenson stated as it relates to the rain gardens,the Minnehaha Watershed District has requested that <br /> some rain gardens be incorporated into the design and they are willing to work with Staff to accomplish <br /> that. <br /> Mohagen stated the trash enclosure would be constructed out of brick and that the location of the trash <br /> enclosure is near the entrance to the site. Mohagen stated it might require a variance for the trash <br /> enclosure to be located in another location near the center,and if the Planning Commission would prefer a <br /> PAGE 10 <br />