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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 16, 2016 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 5 Schoenzeit asked if this project is far enough along to ask Hennepin County about the access. Barnhart stated it is not but that Staff has been meeting with them on a couple of other projects and that they have informally indicated they would not be opposed to it. Thiesse stated the guided use is greater than what is being proposed and that he would be surprised if Hennepin County would be opposed to it. Barnhart stated as this segment of Shadywood develops or redevelops, the accesses for the church, the subject property, and the former Freshwater parcels will be consolidated and coordinated, which will help to reduce the turning movements in that stretch of roadway. Hennepin County is supportive of that coordination. The proposed access also closely lines up with a future shared access for the Freshwater properties. Landgraver asked if the applicant has considered increasing the density, such as having a townhome or two. Denman stated from an economic standpoint, the risk goes up when the homes are attached. Denman stated from a marketing and financial standpoint, it is easier to construct single-family homes. Thiesse asked how the stormwater would be treated before reaching the wetland. Denman indicated there would likely be a stormwater pond in the corner but that the engineering has not been completed at this point. Thiesse asked what zoning would apply if the lots are combined. Barnhart stated as part of the process, the platting, rezoning, and Comprehensive Plan amendment would all be done at the same time. Leskinen asked if this proposal would require approval by the Metropolitan Council.