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1 <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 16,2010 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (10-3442 DIRK MILLER OF THE EMILY PROGRAM,2180 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, CONT.) <br /> Dave Koffinan,Landscaper, stated the evergreen trees in the area of the garage will be removed and that <br /> deciduous trees would be planted in that area,which would enable people to see any cars exiting the <br /> driveway. <br /> Kaley asked what other types of landscaping would be planted. <br /> Koffinan stated the landscaping would consist more of native plantings along the outside perimeter. <br /> Kaley asked if there would be any cement added to allow for better egress out of the door. <br /> Koffinan indicated there would not be. <br /> Kaley asked whether there will be enough parking for family days. <br /> Miller stated the family days would be held at their facility in St.Louis Park. <br /> Koffman indicated they are attempting to create more of a garden affect around the entire lot with the <br /> landscaping,with some apple trees and a little garden. The swing set will be removed and the chain link <br /> fence will be partially obscured by the landscaping. <br /> Rahn asked whether that street is posted no parking. <br /> Curtis indicated she does not lrnow whether the street is posted no parking. <br /> Rahn pointed out that if the parking lot is full,the applicant would have the right to park on the street <br /> provided it is not posted no parking. <br /> Mike Maddie,2150 Prospect Avenue,noted they are meeting tomorrow night with representatives of The <br /> Emily Program. Maddie indicated although the City did make an effort to notify all the residents within a <br /> specified radius and he is listed as being notified at three separate addresses,he did not receive any notice <br /> of the application. <br /> Maddie indicated he would like the application to be tabled to allow the neighbors to meet with the <br /> representatives. Since this will be a 24/7 facility and there are a lot of unlrnowns,they would like to get <br /> those cleared up prior to the application being approved. <br /> John Bryant, 1345 French Creek Drive, asked whether there are potential ranges of parlcing requirements <br /> for this facility. Bryant stated the neighbors were informed by the Minnetonka Art Center that they were <br /> contacted as a potential overflow parldng facility. <br /> Schoenzeit indicated he is not aware of the status of that option. <br /> Miller stated he is not aware of any conversation with the Minnetonka Art Center as a possible overflow <br /> parking area but that another member of his staff has been working with the Art Center. The Emily <br /> Program will be utilizing the Minnetonka Art Center for art therapy classes during off peak hours. Miller <br /> Page 5 <br />