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T � . � <br /> � <br /> � <br /> �o,�,. - � � <br /> , <br /> 0 0 � <br /> � - a <br /> CITY of �RUNU <br /> a ti <br /> ��� ` �G�' RESOLUT{ON OF THE C{TY COUNCIL <br /> `�k'EsKOQ` No. � 9 4 � . <br /> access to the Luce Line Trail and Wayzata Boulevard makes the site suitable for <br /> development of tf�e proposed senior assisted living housing faciiity. � <br /> 6. The proposed 55-unit facility on 6.4 acres would provide a housing option not readify � <br /> avaikabfe in Orono, advancing Orono's housing goal of providing lifecycfe housing i <br /> options. <br /> � <br /> 7. The project is subject to the requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 78, Ar�icle XII <br /> regarding Conservation Design. A key element in this development proposal is the <br /> � �retention and enhancement of natural buffers that will limit the visual impact of the � <br /> building as viewed from Wayzata Boulevard and Highway 92. The proposed � <br /> development has incorporated a "ground hugging" building and road design that takes <br /> • advantage of the existing topography, providing for a low-profile, 2-story residential <br /> appearance, and using fhe existing driveway corridor and Highway�12 access point to <br /> minimize removals of existing trees and limit reduction af exisfing vegetative screening, <br /> . thus limiting fihe visibifity of the dwelling units from Highway 12 and projecting a rural <br /> characfer as vEewed from Wayzata Boulevard. In addition, the "T" shape of the buifding <br /> fimits its visual mass as compared to a linear buifding of the same footprint. <br /> 8. Rezoning fihe Property to RPUD Residentiaf Planned Unit Development is appropriate � <br /> based on #he proposed density and nature of the proposal, which me�ts the following <br /> general purposes af the RPUD Disfrict: <br /> a) incorporates flexibility in land development and redev.elopment in arder to ufilize new <br /> � techniques of building design, construction and fand development; � � <br /> b} incorporates energy conservation through the use of compact building design; <br /> c) preserves desirable si#e characteristics and open space and protects sensitive <br /> environmentaf features, including sensitive wetland areas; � <br /> d) provides design compafible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and � <br /> planned; . � <br /> e) yields development which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> B. Site PlanninQ &Amenities <br /> 1. The property contains approximately 3.8 acres of wetland. The praposed btaiiding <br /> location abuts the 20' structure setback from the required wetland buffers, leaving a 20' <br /> deep rear yard fhat is abls to be manicured. � <br /> 2. There are two wetland basins on the Property. The wetland areas will be subject to the <br /> standard Permanent Flowage and Conservation Easement and Restricfive Covenant for <br /> Wetland and Wetland BufFer, and will be required to have wetland bt�ffer markers instalfed. <br /> Page 3 of 1.2 <br />