02/19/2013 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING � Tuesday,February 19,2013 6:30 o'clock p.m. should direct the applicant in this regard. Additionally,the Planning Commission should identify other areas which should be reviewed,protected, or preserved as part of the plat if appropriate. As part of the development,the applicant/developer will be required to plant one shade tree for every 40 feet of road frontage. Staff suggests the shade trees be of a complimentary native species to offset the removal of dead/diseased trees and possibly healthy native trees from the building sites. The City's 2008-2030 Comprehensive Trail System Map indicates that a future trail is planned on Bayside Road. The Planning Commission should discuss the merits of an easement for trail purposes adjacent to Bayside Road over the 50-foot road corridor outlot. The standard stormwater and drainage trunk fee will be applied to the development at the time of final plat. Staff would suggest the Planning Commission discuss the conservation design as well as any other areas the commissioners identify, specifically the invasive species removal. As noted,the Geffre driveway is not proposed to be relocated as required. The Planning Commission should discuss the recommendations of Staff and Hennepin County using the guidance provided in the Bayview Farms 2"a Addition resolutions and direct the applicant accordingly. In addition, Staff recommends the application be tabled upon providing clear direction to the applicant regarding expectations. The applicant should be prepared to discuss the issues with the Commission and prepare to draft revised plans as requested for placement on the March Planning Commission agenda. Schoenzeit commented the recommendations and requests by Staff seem very reasonable Bill Coffman, Coffman Development, stated they are willing to discuss the issues raised by Staff. Schoenzeit asked if the applicant is willing to deal with the invasive species as part of the development project. Coffman indicated they concur with Staff's recommendation. Schoenzeit asked if they are willing to grant a trail easement. Coffman stated they concur with that recommendation as well. Schoenzeit stated the conservation design report outlines the importance of cataloguing the trees and identifying any outstanding features of the land to be included and set up for preservation as well as addressing the invasive species to make sure they are properly identified. Coffman stated they have a plan that will be prepared for the HOA. Schoenzeit stated the last recommendation is that the existing home move their access, give up their county road curb cut and utilize the private road. Coffman stated Eric Sims is willing to connect up to the new road. As Staff inentioned,the Geffres would prefer not to hook up to the new road since it would create a longer driveway and would require Page 6 of 23