02/22/2011 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, February 22,2011 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#11-3498 KRAUS-ANDERSON, 875 WAYZATA BOiJLEVARD WEST, CONTINUED) deciduous and coniferous species,including overstory trees,understory trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcover materials according to the RPUD Code Section 78-626(14)(b)(1). The site perimeter is 3,292 linear feet. The building footprint is 24,500 square feet(without the canopy). According to the applicant's plan,tliey have used a perimeter based on the developed portion of the site rather than the entire property resulting in a lower number of trees required. The plan should be revised to address the number of trees as required by code. The plan as proposed is short 24 deciduous and 10 coniferous trees. The plans exceed the required number of shrubs considerably by 294 shrubs,but the excess of shrubs does not offset the required trees. The plan should also identify all of the healthy trees to be removed from the site that are over six inches in diameter. The applicant has been asked for this information and additional detail in the landscape plans. The revised plans should be received,reviewed,and approved by Staff prior to the City Council meeting. The applicant has provided building plans, colored elevations, and a materials sample board for the Planning Commission review. The City may require a traffic analysis to be prepared by a registered traffic engineer approved by the City to assess potential traffic impacts on local streets. All access to the development is proposed to be the existing access on Wayzata Boulevard. Wayzata Boulevard is not a local street but is classified as an "A"Minor Arterial. As with the Concept Plan review,the City has not requested a traffic study for this project. The applicant will have to obtain the appropriate access permit from MN/Dot or Hennepin depending on the status of jurisdiction. All RPUD developments shall be subject to the general performance standards for lighting. The applicant has submitted a proposed lighting plan. The plan appears to be in conformity with the general lighting standards of the zoning code. The City's most comprehensive lighting standards are contained within Section 78-831 which are appropriate to use as a guide for reviewing this residential development—any inconsistencies will be noted prior to Council approval. The applicant will be required to provide plans and specifications for each type of fixture with the building permit application. Ideally,the fixtures will be shielded and downcast. When any portion of the project is within 1,000 feet of a public trail system,pedestrian access shall be provided to the trail system by means of a public trail constructed at the developer's expense. The applicant has not proposed an access to the Luce Line Trail due to the nature of the development. Because the proposal is for a multi-unit residential developed guided for urban density, the project is subject to the requirements of Orono's Conservation Design ordinance. The applicant has prepared a Conservation Design Master Plan for the site. There are some minor outstanding elements of this plan which the applicant is continuing to develop. Staff feels that the remaining items can be addressed before the City Council reviews the application. Master development approval is contingent upon the successful execution of a Development Agreement between the applicantldeveloper and the City. The agreement shall address all specific City requirements Page 4