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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 /> Barnhart indicated it is Staffls belief that it will. Barnhart stated the Metropolitan Council recognizes the <br /> market demands and that they just want to make sure the City provides the opportunity for higher density. <br /> Staff will be looking for other areas of the City that could be developed at a higher density. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if there is any opportunity to include any of the neighboring property to avoid the <br /> orphaned sections. <br /> Denman stated the church is next door, with single-family residential next to that and does not connect <br /> due to the wetland. Denman stated he is not sure what property he could combine with it. <br /> Thiesse stated what he likes about this is the fact that there is residential to the south, with no entrances or <br /> exits on Kelly. Thiesse stated it seems to be a relatively good start to a compromised transition zone for <br /> this area. <br /> Schwingler indicated he is in agreement with that. Schwingler stated the issue of density has to be taken <br /> into account along with the traffic. Schwingler stated not hitting the density goal is a good thing in a way. <br /> Schwingler asked if finding the other three acres elsewhere in the City would be difficult. <br /> Barnhart stated in his view Staff would be able to find three acres elsewhere. <br /> Thiesse asked whether the applicant would like direction on any specific items. <br /> Denman stated they would like to construct a berm with fencing along County Road 19. Denman stated <br /> they do want to create a buffer zone along County Road 19 with landscaping and a fence. <br /> Leskinen asked if Charles Cudd would be the sole builder of the property. <br /> Denman stated that is their intention currently. <br /> Barnhart stated Staff would like to see some buffering to separate the living space from County Road 19. <br /> Denman stated this is a good location for the product. Denman stated if the Planning Commission has <br /> any concerns about small homes on small lots, he would encourage them to visit some of their other sites <br /> that they have developed. Denman stated on the west side of the Medina Country Club there are two <br /> model homes that are both villas that are on 55-foot lots. These are 50-foot lots but the setbacks are the <br /> same, with 14 feet between the buildings at a minimum. <br /> Thiesse noted since this is a sketch plan, a public hearing is not required. <br /> Barnhart noted the City did receive a comment that has been distributed to the Planning Commissioners. <br /> The first concern related to the wetland and the other concern related to the wildlife areas that will be <br /> impacted. At the time of preliminary plat,there will be a public hearing. Barnhart stated he expects an <br /> application in August, with the public hearing likely occurring in September. As part of that application <br /> there will be a rezoning request. <br /> Landgraver noted these units would likely not qualify for affordable housing. Landgraver asked whether <br /> the Planning Commission should discuss affordable housing. <br /> Page 5 of 17 <br />