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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 8, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 13. #16-3847 CHARLES CUDD, LLC, ON BEHALF OF DDI -C, LLC, 2525, 2535, AND 2545 SHADYWOOD ROAD, PRELIMINARY PLAT, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, AND REZONING (continued) Upon hearing those concerns, the applicant has modified their plans in an attempt to minimize removal of the trees, and as a result of those revisions, it appears that 14 significant trees originally thought to be removed will be retained. Based upon a review by the City Engineer of the drainage, modifications to the plan include directing more of the storm water to the east, away from the Kelly Avenue wetland. Barnhart stated the applicant has submitted a landscape plan. Preliminary review of the plan shows a desire to retain the existing tree line between the building area and the wetland slope, which is near the rear edge of the homes on Lots 5, 6, and 7. The ability to retain these trees with the proposed grading will be reviewed. The developer is proposing to add 48 new trees as well as some small ornamental trees near the storm depression area and at the entrance monument. The Planning Commission also discussed the proposed density at their July meeting and recommended that the City identify other locations for higher density to satisfy the Metropolitan Council requirements. Overall the Planning Commission felt that the proposed density for this site was appropriate. Barnhart noted the City has received a number of comments regarding the proposal from the public, with the continents ranging from supporting the project to suggesting the City deny the project. These letters were provided to the Planning Commission and are included in the City Council packet as Exhibit H. Staff is requesting direction from the City Council on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the rezoning request, and preliminary plat. Preliminary plat approval should be subject to the following conditions: 1. Flexibility being granted for the lot area, width and setback standards of the RPUD District. Hardcover will be limited to the assigned Tier 4 level of 50 percent on each individual lot. The 0.50 FAR shall be adhered to on each individual lot. 2. Development shall be subject to adherence to the findings included in the Conservation Design report, including the removal of buckthorn and invasive species on the site. Significant trees to be preserved to the extent possible and as shown on the landscaping plans. 4. The applicant is to confirm with SHPO that there are no archaeological sites within the property. A 10 percent private recreational space requirement will not be required. 6. Park Dedication Fees and Storm Water and Drainage Trunk Fees, as well as municipal sewer and water connection charges to be collected in full at the time of final plat approval. 7. Vacation of easements as appropriate through the site. 8. Provisions of drainage and conservation easement over wetland and storm water areas Page 7 of 27