06-11-2007 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 11, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. (10. #07 -3298 875 WBW LLC., DAVID CARLSON, 875 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, Continued) Murphy commented that both Long Lake and Orono felt it made the most sense to have the developer connect to Wayzata water and sewer. McMillan stated that if the Montessori wishes to connect to the water he must incur the costs to do so from Wayzata. Murphy pointed out that the sewer connection might be a little different. Gaffron pointed out that the developer had questioned whether they should incur all of the costs associated with creating this sewer system if it serves others along the way. Murphy stated that it is policy that the developer must pay to get the sewer to where they need it to be and others often choose to hook up later. Carlson stated that he would like to see an agreement put together to share the costs with the others who wish to connect, say 10% of the cost is incurred by them. Huntley stated that he had received other comments from Bonestroo this afternoon, which the Council had not been given copies of yet, but they included a recommendation that the retaining walls on the north side be kept to a 3:1 pitch as opposed to the 1.5:1 slope as proposed. Huntley explained that the slope would be naturalized and if it were kept to a 3:1 slope the retaining wall would need to be 8 -9' high near the Luce Line trail and pose a potential hazard and be an eyesore. Murphy stated that he preferred a steeper slope as opposed to the risk created with a big retaining wall and drop off to the road below. Gaffron pointed out that this application had not received any review from Bonestroo earlier, on purpose in the fall, and now the City, as well as Bonestroo, finds themselves playing catch up and creating some new discussions. Huntley stated that going forward they will also be getting some soil samples and looking into ditching grades near the road. Carlson stated that he would like the ability to begin construction on his model as soon as possible. Gaffron pointed out that the City had allowed this with another application once, but not with others. He stated that normally this would not be allowed but this could be discussed. Kellogg stated that he would need to review this request and its impacts more closely prior to making any recommendation. Gaffron indicated that no action need be taken. PAGE 10 of 12 • 1]