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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 16,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Rick Denman, Applicant,was present. <br /> Barnhart stated this is a sketch plan for a seven unit single-family residential development, with access <br /> provided by a new cul-de-sac off of County Road 19. The site currently consists of three lots. The <br /> proposed lots range in size from 0.16 acres to 039 acres. Outlot B is the cul-de-sac street, which will be <br /> eliminated, and Outlot A is shown protecting the wetland that is on the southern half of the lot facing <br /> Kelly Avenue. <br /> The property is currently zoned for business use. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this property, or at <br /> least the property adjacent to Shadywood, as mixed use, with a density range of 4-15 units per acre. The <br /> Comprehensive Plan also shows low-medium density residential along Kelly Avenue, primarily within <br /> the wetland. To allow this project,the property would need to be re-guided and rezoned. The proposed <br /> development is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's guidance for the property because the <br /> density is too low. The rezoning process would occur concurrently with preliminary plat review. The <br /> project will likely be developed as an RPUD, with several variances likely being required. <br /> The applicant is proposing single-family residential with a full basement and floor layouts are included in <br /> the Planning Commission's packets. <br /> One of the things Staff and the applicant are looking for is feedback on the concept plan. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Rick Denman, Charles Cudd Company, indicated he would be able to answer any questions the Planning <br /> Commission may have. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what the price range of the homes will be. <br /> Denman indicated the homes would range between $650,000 and $750,000. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if there is a demand for this type of housing in Orono since it is not located on the lake. <br /> Schoenzeit noted there are a substantial number of homes in the same price range being built not far from <br /> this area. <br /> Denman stated they currently have a villa neighborhood that they are constructing in Medina and that he <br /> would welcome the Planning Commissioners to take a look at it. The design for this parcel is similar and <br /> is targeting the empty nester, which has a strong demand. <br /> Thiesse requested Staff discuss the Comprehensive Plan and the recommended changes to it. <br /> Barnhart stated the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is a long-range vision for the area to look for <br /> appropriate projects that fit with those goals. The property currently is zoned business. The Navarre plan <br /> identified a potential for mixed use on this site in order to meet some density goals of the City. The idea <br /> was that these areas had the potential for redevelopment, which would call for mixed use. <br /> Barnhart stated the challenge is that mixed use generally requires higher density to accommodate the <br /> expense of acquisition, clearing of the land, and the different developments. This project does not have <br /> those expenses. There are currently 27 or so acres in the Navarre mixed use area identified for 10 units <br /> Page 3 of 17 <br />