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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 /> Wright-Hennepin, who is the owner of the underground utility. Wright-Hennepin stated due to the slope <br /> and how the ground goes north,there should be no problem with the grading plan as designed. The other <br /> stakes identify where the road would be crossing the easement. <br /> Landgraver asked if the applicant has any issues with Staffls recommendations. <br /> Biggerstaff stated the City of Medina is satisfied with the conditions. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the proposal seems reasonable if Medina is going to maintain the road. <br /> Thiesse noted the City of Orono has wetland buffers and part of the reason for the buffers is to preserve <br /> the conveyance of water and also to protect the corridors for the wildlife. Thiesse stated in his view he <br /> does not believe a 2l-inch, 100 feet long culvert is very conducive to that. Thiesse asked if any of the <br /> Commissioners have any suggestions on what could be done. <br /> Landgraver noted that is typically not discussed in other applications. <br /> Thiesse commented it is a fairly nice corridor and that it should at least be considered. Thiesse stated the <br /> other item he had is that the proposed road on the site plan should be removed since it might give the <br /> impression that Orono has approved it. Thiesse stated since the Planning Commission is looking at it <br /> right now, it might be construed as the City blessing it and that he would prefer it be taken off the plan. <br /> Thiesse indicated he would also prefer it more to the west. <br /> Gaffron stated he does not disagree with that, but noted there is an existing field crossing at that location. <br /> Thiesse stated the applicant can certainly come back with it at a later time but right now it is not part of <br /> the Planning Commission's consideration. <br /> Landgraver stated Item No. 4 under Staff's recommendation likely covers that. <br /> Gaffron stated it could say that Orono does not expect them to do any construction of any kind on that <br /> section of the roadway. <br /> Thiesse stated his concern is who will mitigate the wetlands. <br /> Gaffron stated this property has nine acres of wetland and that there are plenty of opportunities to <br /> mitigate. <br /> Leskinen moved,Landgraver seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3828, City of <br /> Medina on behalf of Stonegate Farm, LLC,2940 Sixth Avenue North,Conditional Use Permit and <br /> Wetland Rezoning,subject to Staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Page 9 of 17 <br />