07-20-2009 Planning Commission Packet

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� • � MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING . June 15,2009 6:30 o'clock p.m. . . (09-3412 CORTNEY SCOTT LeNEAVE,360 WAKEFIELD ROAD, CONTINiJED) Turner stated the applicants may wish to obtain some direction from the City Council on whether they would be willing to approve an application like this before they incur the expense of preparing the wetland fill application. � - , Schoenzeit asked whether the applicants should gather any additional information prior to going before the Council. Turner stated they may want to discuss their proposal with their wetland consultant. Gaffron stated it would also be useful to lrnow�the exact amount of dry buildable land available to help determine the amount of variance that would be required. The Planning Commission took no formal action on this application. PLANNING COA�INIISSION COMI��NTS ,� 4. REPORT OF PLANNING COMIVIISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING COiJNCIL MEETINGS MAY 26,2009,AND JUNE 8,2009 There was no representative in attendance at the May 26,2009, City Council meeting. Leskinen reported on the June 8,2009, City Council meeting and noted that the Council approved the Bagley application after considerable discussion regarding the setbacks between the two homes. On the Kaley application,the Council tabled the application to allow the applicant time to revise his plans to reflect a garage consisting of 780 square feet. The Bennett application was also approved. Gaffron noted an after-the-fact building permit fee was required but not an after-the-fact variance fee. Leskinen noted Gray's Bay dam was closed earlier than normal and that the water level of Lake Minnetonka is down by approximately one foot. In addifion,two representatives from the Long Lake Area Chamber were present to discuss possible signage along the new Highway 12 corridor to help direct travelers into Long Lake. The Mayor of Long Lake had requested that the Orono City Council sign a resolution in support of the signage that would be submitted to Mn/DOT. 5. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Schwingler asked whether the old Highway 12 corridor will be reblacktopped. Gaffron stated it is his understanding portions of the old Highway 12 corridor are scheduled to be reblacktopped and that the County is requiring that be done prior to the road being turned over to the County by Mn/DOT. Gaffron noted the comprehensive draft update is now available on the City's web site and that the six month review period started last Wednesday for adjacent cities. The City is planning on having an open house sometime this fall to gain input from the residents on the plan. PAGE 6