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� 1VIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEEETING <br /> Monday, September 19, 2016 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> Hamer stated in regards to the traffic, his sons wait for the bus on that road and introducing 25 new <br /> homes, 50 some cars that make a couple trips a day, will result in hundreds of more car trips on the road. <br /> Hamer stated the sidewalk is located on the west side of the road and there is no crosswalk in the area. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. <br /> Thiesse stated this development needs to fit in with the neighborhood as well. <br /> Goodrum stated it was very helpful to have the discussion with the Planning Commission and the <br /> neighbors. Goodrum noted his background is in city planning and that he was there when they first <br /> introduced the wetland laws and that he was the local government unit for Carver County and <br /> Minnetonka. Goodrum indicated he also wrote the first wetland buffer ordinance. Goodrum stated the <br /> reason why he is on this team is because of his passion for environmentally sensitive designs. Goodrum <br /> stated he wants to assure everyone that that is the goal and that they are not proposing any experimental <br /> designs. Goodrum stated what they are proposing will improve the water quality of the lake and that he is <br /> willing to speak with the neighbars about the plan. <br /> Olson noted he received two messages today from Orono residents regarding this application and that it <br /> would be very worthwhile to discuss the project with the neighbors. <br /> Schwingler stated since it was not a public hearing, there are no transparency issues, but that going <br /> forward he would encourage the developer to coinmunicate with the neighbors. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in general the Commission has heard a lot of comments about notification and that it <br /> might be government speak that this is not considered a public hearing. Schoenzeit stated it looks like a <br /> public hearing since everyone is here talking about it and that notification might be a good topic for a <br /> work session. Schoenzeit stated he heard from the residents that the next revision needs to incorporate the <br /> feedback of the Planning Commission and the neighbors. <br /> Lemke stated in his view the developer has addressed the water quality and runoff in a good way but that <br /> he has concerns about the proposed density. Lemke recommended the developer discuss the project with <br /> the neighborhood. Lemke noted the City had a situation concerning the Lakeview Golf Course where <br /> initially there was quite a bit of concern expressed from the neighborhood but by the end of the project <br /> everyone was on board. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> (A recess was taken from 8:10 p.m. to 8:16 p.m.) <br /> 8. #16-3863 STEVE BOHL ON BEHALF OF NORTHSHORE MARINA,3222 NORTH <br /> SHORE DRIVE, SKETCH PLAN,8:16 P.M.—8:58 P.M. <br /> Steve Bohl, Developer, and Kathy Alexander, Architect, were present. <br /> Gaffron stated this is a sketch plan for a 29-unit residential development. The units will consist of seven <br /> single-family villas and 22 units within a 3-story condominium type building. The property is served by <br /> municipal sewer, but would require private well or wells for water supply. Access is from North Shore <br /> Drive. <br /> Page 17 of 23 <br />