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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,July 12,2010 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (6. #10-3972 WELSHSEMOR HOIISING, 875 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, Continued) <br /> Murray stated there will be five 2-bedroom units and that there will be a mix of clientele. At times a <br /> relative will move in or an individual will just want the extra space and that it is nice to have the options <br /> with the different size units. The smaller and larger units tend to sell out quicker. <br /> . � <br /> McMillan commented she likes the flexibility in the size of the units. <br /> Murphy noted he did not see cooking facilities in the units. <br /> Murray indicated there is a kitchenette type structure within the units,which would include a range and a <br /> microwave in the one bedroom units. The studios are designed more for the assisted living and do not <br /> contain those items since the residents would be receiving all three meals. A kitchen is also available for <br /> those residents who may want to cook a meal periodically. Murray stated they have tended to find that <br /> the residents simply do not use the appliances and so they are disconnected to prevent accidents. <br /> Lubben illustrated the construction materials they are proposing to utilize on the exterior of the facility. <br /> Erickson stated Ecumen engaged the services of a qualified market analyst and that this region has been <br /> evaluated thoroughly to ensure that they will be providing the appropriate services. That study has also <br /> resulted in a number of amenities being incorporated into the building. <br /> Erickson stated he would ask the City Council to reconsider two of the conditions listed in Staff's report. <br /> One is that there is a city code requirement that the private road be paved to a minimum width of 28 feet. <br /> Welsh Companies would prefer to avoid that,which would enable them not to encroach closer to the <br /> wetland setbacks and avoid adding additional pervious surface. In addition,the 28 foot width leaves the <br /> impression of a more intense development. <br /> Welsh Companies has followed the City's new guidelines for conservation design master plan,which <br /> states that they will be using the existing driveway alignment and width in order to minimize additional <br /> impervious surface,limit corresponding storm water runoff,and maintain existing drainage patterns. <br /> Welsh Companies would like the Council to give some consideration to the 24 feet width they are <br /> proposing,particularly in light of the fact that there will be limited on street parking. <br /> McMillan asked if the fire chief has commented on the width of the driveway. <br /> Erickson stated to his knowledge they have not received the comments of the fire chief in relation to that <br /> but that they have been given the okay on the clearances for the entrance canopy. <br /> Erickson indicated the second item deals with the park dedication fees and that they would request they <br /> be waived for the memory care units since the residents in those units will not be utilizing those park <br /> facilities. <br /> White asked what the difference is between preliminary plan approval and concept plan approval. <br /> Mattick stated Welsh Companies is not going through the preliminary plat process because they are going <br /> through a concept plan process. This application is not talking about 55 different lots but simply one <br /> building with 55-units. <br /> � Page 9 of 16 . <br />