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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 23, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (S. ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR NPDES PHASE II STORM TT,ATER PERMIT, Continued) described as Best Management Practices. In addition, Gappa stated that the City is making progress toward achieving the measurable goals. As there were no public comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m. Murphy thanked public works staff for their presentation, noting that although seemingly mundane, as we continue to move forward with development, this is a critical issue, and the City must strive to put effort into storm water management plans. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Pesek stated that the Conunission is looking forward to their work session scheduled for Tuesday, at 5:45 p.m. with the City Council to discuss the Park Commission's role with regard to the Dakota Rail Trail, Big Island Vet's Camp, tree ordinance, buckthorn eradication, etc. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — TRAVIS WINIMY Winkey stated that he had nothing to report, but would remain for questions. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT • 6. #05 -3131 STEVE BOHLAND OF BORLAND DEVELOPMENT, INC. 190 WILLOW DRIVE NORTH AND 177 GLENDALE DRIVE — PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL AND REZONING Gaffron explained that this item was tabled after discussion at the Council's December 12 meeting, based on several conclusions and recommendations by the Council. Since that time, Gaffron stated that the applicant has just returned with visual depictions of the development from Willow. Sansevere asked whether staff was comfortable to recommend approval at this time. Gaffron stated that staff was very close; however, a few additional details were necessary which Mr. Bohland would be presenting new this evening. Gaffron felt the Council meeting three weeks out would be acceptable. Bohland stated that he brought back a visual and landscape plan with a sketch overlay for their review. He indicated that he had met with the MCWD, Bonestroo, Gronberg, and the City Attorney last week to address issues of significance. He shared an illustration of the curvature off the cul -de- sac which showed elements to scale, as well as, an overlay of how the vegetation would be proposed in the landscape plan with spruce trees, riverwood birch, dogwood, etc. He noted that they were proposing a significant amount of landscaping and exterior detailing in the back of the homes, as well as the front. Mayor Peterson asked how much soil they were plarming to bring in. • PAGE 4 of 12