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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 14, 206 7:00 o'clock p.m. 10. #06 -3208 RYAN COMPANIES US, INC., ON BEHALF OF VCI CAPITAL, 2765 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST — SUBDIVISION AND COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW Genevie McJilton, Mark Nordland, and Jeff Kupka of Ryan Companies and Steve Swanke from RLK were present. Nordland addressed the City Council regarding the application by the Ryan Companies. Nordland noted this application has appeared before the City Council on prior occasions and that they have further revised their plan to address the concerns discussed at the last meeting. Nordland indicated as it relates to the right -of -way variance, Ryan originally requested a 50 -foot right - of -way with the City requesting a 70 -foot right -of -way. The Planning Commission had recommended a right -of -way of 60 feet. Nordland indicated they are able to make the 60 -foot right -of -way work by angling the parking, with 24 feet of green space left on either side of the paving section. Ten feet of the green space would be part of the setback. Ample green space would be provided on either side of the street. Nordland noted some green space is being eliminated on the south end of the existing facility and is a good compromise to the issue. The City Engineer has agreed that this is an acceptable solution. Nordland stated as it concerns drainage, the City Engineer is currently in the process of surveying Kenobi Pond to ensure adequate capacity. • Murphy inquired how the work is progressing on Kenobi Pond. Kellogg indicated they are anticipating approximately two weeks before the work is completed. Nordland stated they are assuming the City's study will verify that the pond has the adequate capacity and that they are willing to work with the City on the drainage for the site. Murphy stated it was his understanding that Morrie's Automotive has experienced some significant saturation conditions in the past and that this issue should be addressed in the near future. Murphy stated they would not know the extent of that saturation until the work on the Kenobi Pond is completed. Nordland stated Ryan is agreeable to working with the engineers and Staff to help resolve that drainage temporarily and that the work would be undertaken at the time the first building is constructed. Nordland stated in response to Council's concerns, some revised landscaping plans have been submitted whith include some additional landscaping along Highway 12. Nordland indicated it is his understanding the striping plan meets the City's requirements. Kellogg stated the conclusion is that an additional four feet of pavement is needed on the west side for a shoulder and that he has not received an answer yet on whether there is enough distance between the bridge and the turn lane. 0 PAGE 14