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' C MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 28, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. 8. #05 -3080 INTERSPACE WEST, 2060 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST — PUD — CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW Gaffron explained that the applicants were present this evening requesting further discussion of their proposed building designs and architectural standards. He pointed out that the City had not formally adopted any formalized design standards for the properties east of Willow. Sansevere asked whether the City could put a moratorium on building design standards for this area until it has decided upon a standard, as it is currently under discussion. Attorney Barrett stated that if the City Council wishes to go into planning mode regarding a design standard, statutes allow it to do so. Gaffron pointed out that, since the grade would be lowered, the peak height would appear to be lower than earlier proposals. Murphy stated that he was under the impression that the general building designs used west of Willow would be extended to the properties east of Willow as they were redeveloped. He noted that the Highway 12 turmback committee had discussed redevelopment on many occasions and determined that it was acceptable to set up plans for land use and begin applying general design standards to development now. While he felt the application had positive attributes, Murphy did not feel the aesthetics of what the applicants were proposing were appropriate. Though there were no real patterns of development east of Willow to date, Gaffron stated that the . Council could take time to set up development standards. Sansevere stated that sites both east and west of Willow make up Orono's corridor and that he, too, had been under the impression that some standards had been already established. Gina Carlson shared several photos taken from the site and residential properties behind it to reflect the impacts, if any; the development would have on neighboring properties. She asked if the Council would discuss the site development models as a `maple leaf pattern', the metal roof surfaces, the proposed stucco siding, and other standards as they apply to the surface materials. Sansevere indicated that he did not agree with the roof line or design as proposed and would vote no if the applicant wished to present this as their final design. He asked if the applicant would be willing to redesign the project as to better fit the standards as laid out to the west. Murphy and Mayor Peterson concurred. While she was reluctant to change the design as proposed, Carlson asked what sort of roof line the council would prefer, be it a gable, flat roof, modified gable, or other design. She indicated that she felt a strong attachment to the modified gable as proposed in the maple leaf pattern with metal roofs. Mayor Peterson suggested the applicant look at the packet given to her by staff to see what sort of elements of previous applications had been supported and approved. • PAGE 4 of 10