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MINUTES QF T'HE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING <br /> Moaday,Jnne 15,?A1S <br /> 6:30 o'dock p.m. <br /> setbacks,both visually and functions. is this intended to be a family oriented neig�borhood or <br /> geared to empty-nesters? <br /> 5. Many of the lots propose a building pad that slmost msaces out�e bvildable area of the lot once <br /> t�e perimater berms are in place. Many of the lots abutting the wetland in the rear would have <br /> only minimal back yard as the build'uig bumps up to within 20 feat of the wedand buffer. a resuh <br /> of these two factors in the future is the owner's inability to construct an addit'ron of even a dcck in <br /> some cases,as weli as provid�ing minimal rear yards far outdoor enjoy�ment. <br /> b. Planning Commission shauld consider whether a revised plan incaxporating a full ZS feet front <br /> yard setback measured from the edge of right-of-way ahould be c�aquired. <br /> 7. Should the City altow the properiy to be developed without developing at least a vision of how <br /> �e Dumas piece to the west might be included? if the Dumas properiy d�velops a townhouse <br /> use,are there possibili#ies for negative transitions through�is proposed developnnent? <br /> 8. Should the wetland be troated as aa amonity ta be sh�d�,,;th the gntire development? As <br /> proposed, only lots abutting the wetland will have the wetland as an amenity. The Plarmin�g <br /> Commission should discuss whether this development shouid be required to create ti�,e R�UD <br /> standard 10 porcent private reczeation space. <br /> 9. With development at a density somewhat new to the City;to prot�et the aesthetics of the existing <br /> rural development, and also to protect future owners of these prop�ties,vvauld specific exterior <br /> finishes for the buiiding help lessen the density impacts. <br /> 10. Staffrecommends that a trail be constntcted within t�e applica�tt's Pl'oP�3'�e�8 as a <br /> minimum from ths northerly road access to the southwest coiner of Wayzata Boulevard and Old <br /> Crystal Bay Road. Should this density of dev8lopm�t i�aclude sidewallcs aiong the interior <br /> streets7 <br /> 11. To what extent wi�ll developer be altering grades to deal with stormwater management,high water <br /> tables,and deveiopment with basements? <br /> 12. The extent and nature of perimeter visual and noise buffering should be a point af discussion. <br /> 13. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Gag'ron stated t�e Pianning Commission should provide the developer with an.overview of the pertinent <br /> City ordinances and how they affect the proposed pla� Gaffron indicated Staff wi11 be bringing this <br /> sketch plan to the City Council as well. <br /> Tiuesse aslced how this differs from tho development oa the landfill site. <br /> Gaffron indicated these are na:row lots, and from a density standpoirrt,that development was guided for <br /> 10 to 12 wai#s per acre. <br /> Leskinen asked if those were attached units. <br /> Page 48 af 53 <br />