05-17-2010 Planning Commission Packet

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t � Mohaupt stated judging from the pictures displayed on the other projects, it seems to me that they look very much like the project that has been developed in Orono along Highway 12, and that would be a really good place to put this. Kang noted this is a sketch plan review and that she would encourage all of the people in attendance to continue to participate in the process. Kang stated she wants the residents of Long Lake to know that they are a major part in the development of this community. Craig Riedl, 269 Inglewood Street,Long Lake, indicated he is m agreement with the previous speaker and that this project does not really go with the spirit of what the Metropol�itan Couri�il is intending for low income housing for Orono. Workforce housing is really low incoame�housing Thzs site is really not within the City of (#10-3460 COMMONBOND COMMTJNITIES, SKETCH P�T,�CONTIlV ED) � . , ,;: � ` .. -� � Orono and there is still open land within Orono of at least five acres where it couldtbe,�,closer to the police station and closer to the Orono residents. Michael LaQuey,P.O. Box 94, Crystal Bay, stated in his view this`is a fantastic idea. LaQuey noted he is a member of the class of 1974 and that they have been oc mplaining for qears and years about not having affordable housing in Orono and having to leave Orono'and Be away fro�m`"�famiLy and friends. LaQuey stated he feels this would solve an issue that has be n going'`on since t e�early 1970s�nd probably even before. LaQuey stated he would like to see this iyp`e of fi'ousing expa ded to all workers that are current residents and that he would like to see a waiting list deve�loped3for�people of the O.�ono community. LaQuey stated in his view there could be ways to avoid issue's with�air housing,because�if you say policemen and firemen in Orono,that has akeady resulted in�sorne partitions of the dern graphics. LaQuey stated it is important to have a waiting list that is in compliance with'`Fair Housin�g requirement's and that he would like to see it expanded to � workers in other communities�hat'are mvolved with t�he'��nfr_astiucture of the area. LaQuey suggested expanding the waiting list to�r.esidents of�:Spring Park,Maple Plain,Orono,Long Lake and Independence as the workers and residents to h ve, riority o the waiting list. ��. �� LaQue�uggested that the rents�be mflation adjus ed rents to avoid back filling with Section 8. If the rates sta.y constant and"the�demograph'ics change and people start earning too much income,by not adjusting rents, ther could potentially e e problem of it b ce om"ing Section 8 housing. �. �� . � �Ed Pollock, 315 Dupont,Long �a1ce,stated he moved here 31 years ago because it was a nice area and that he has a conc r-n with the east side of tlie development. Currently there is standing water on the east side and that in his opinion it�sh, ould be classifed as�a wetland. This development would destroy that. �``'� ��'�. .�` - .� Kim Edward�2450�o,odhaven Drive,expressed concern that the density is too high for this site. There is no public transportation available and the parking issues that have previously been raised are also a concern. � �- ': ,� Aaron Printup stated he is in a'greement with the residents concerning the high density. The Ciiy of Orono should be careful of cri e°coming into the area,which will likely result from this project. Printup noted this application piggybacks with the City's proposed Comprehensive Plan. Printup asked how much influence the Metropolitan Council has over Orono. The Metropolitan Council consists of unelected and appointed people and their accountability is nothing. Printup stated he believes the Metropolitan Council has very little power over the City and that the City does not have to be pressured by what the Metropolitan Council wants the city to do. Kang commented out the Metropolitan Council holds the MLJSA over the City of Orono's head and that the City is supposed to comply with certain requirements of the Metropolitan Council.