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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 11, 2010 . 7:00 o'clock p.m. 6. #10 -3471 TERRY SCHNEIDER WITH KLINGELHUTZ DEVELOPMENT ON BEHALF OF WOODHILL SENIOR COTTAGES OF NAVARRE, 2525 SHADYWOOD ROAD — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /SITE PLAN WITH PLAT AND EASEMENT VACATION Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit and site plan approval for a 24- resident memory care facility. The applicant also requests approval of a plat to consolidate the three existing lots that comprise the site into one lot and the vacation of the drainage and utility easements associated with the old plat. At the August 9`" meeting, the Council reviewed the revised request and heard comments from the neighbors. The applicant was directed to revise the civil plans in accordance with the Planning Commission and City Engineer's direction. Additionally, the applicant was encouraged to work with adjacent property owners in revising the landscape plan to achieve a level of screening satisfactory to all parties. The applicant met with the neighbors on September 2nd and a revised landscape plan has been drafted. The Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and site plan for the first building of a possible two building assisted living facility subject to the following conditions: 1. Any additional lighting on the site to be dark sky compliant and not create glare, with the zero light level at the property line being maintained; • 2. The owner providing an escrow and signing an escrow agreement to ensure that erosion and sediment control measures are properly maintained; The owner providing the financial securities required by code to ensure that all non - building improvements are properly installed, including sewer and water lines and service. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the preliminary plat and vacation of the easements in the existing plat, with the condition that all required drainage and utility and drainage easements will be provided for on the new plat. The City Engineer is continuing to work with the applicant's engineer to resolve some storm water issues. Upon resolution of the engineering issues, Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit, site plan, and plat. Terry Schneider stated the main changes to their plan were to eliminate phase two from the plans and to reduce the footprint of the rooms to avoid the need for a variance. They have had a number of back and forth discussions regarding the ponding. A biofiltration basin will be utilized on the property. Bonestroo has verbally agreed that a biofiltration basin is acceptable and that they are willing to comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer. Schneider noted another key issue with the application has been the landscaping. They have met with the neighbors on this issue and discussed a number of different options. The basic changes to the landscape plan are to include a solid row of arborvitae along the southern edge of the property and to also add some . supplemental trees in that area to offset that dense hedging. Schneider indicated he did speak with the neighbors and they are comfortable with the landscaping changes. Page 9 of 20