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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 12, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 10. #16-3847 CHARLES CUDD, LLC, ON BEHALF OF DDE, LLC, 2525, 2535, AND 2545 SHADYWOOD ROAD, PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING — RESOLUTION NO. 6668 (continued) The third issue relates to Lot 4 and the floor area ratio. Barnhart noted the floor area ratio for that lot will be above 0.5. The maximum allowed under the ordinance is 0.5 and the applicant is asking for some flexibility on that lot. Barnhart stated Staff is asking for Council approval of the resolution subject to any changes. McMillan asked whether the proposed trail would be inside the Hennepin County right-of-way. Barnhart stated the developer is proposing it be outside the property area and inside the county right-of- way. Historically the County has requested that trails be located outside of the right-of-way and within the developed area. Relocating the trail would impact the proposed berm and landscaping for this development. Barnhart indicated he spoke with the applicant and in their view they can provide pedestrian and bicycle movement as well as buffering. McMillan asked if approval from Hennepin County would be required if the trail is within the right-of- way. ight-ofway. Barnhart stated based on the developer's proposal, they would have to. Council Member Walsh stated his understanding from the meeting was that Staff was going to obtain some feedback from Hennepin County on this issue. Walsh stated there should be plenty of room if there is only going to be a two-lane road but that it will probably be an issue if they decide to construct a four - lane road. Barnhart stated Hennepin County is looking at options to improve that intersection and that at least a three -lane roadway will be created at some point in the future. Hennepin County has requested additional right-of-way above and beyond what already exists, which is why Staff is supporting the trail be located within the development. Council Member Levang asked how wide the trail would be. Barnhart stated Staff is requesting a I0 -foot easement. Walsh stated if it is only a three -lane road, there would be plenty of room, but that it makes sense to have the additional right-of-way just in case a four -lane road is constructed. McMillan noted the right-of-way within the development would be bermed and would require extensive retaining walls if a trail is located there. Barnhart stated Staff would work closely with the developer to provide grading plans that best accommodate a trail. Barnhart stated at this stage Staff believes they can accommodate future planning improvements without retaining walls. Page 3 of 34