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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 16, 2016 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 5 Barnhart indicated it is Staff’s belief that it will. Barnhart stated the Metropolitan Council recognizes the market demands and that they just want to make sure the City provides the opportunity for higher density. Staff will be looking for other areas of the City that could be developed at a higher density. Schoenzeit asked if there is any opportunity to include any of the neighboring property to avoid the orphaned sections. Denman stated the church is next door, with single-family residential next to that and does not connect due to the wetland. Denman stated he is not sure what property he could combine with it. Thiesse stated what he likes about this is the fact that there is residential to the south, with no entrances or exits on Kelly. Thiesse stated it seems to be a relatively good start to a compromised transition zone for this area. Schwingler indicated he is in agreement with that. Schwingler stated the issue of density has to be taken into account along with the traffic. Schwingler stated not hitting the density goal is a good thing in a way. Schwingler asked if finding the other three acres elsewhere in the City would be difficult. Barnhart stated in his view Staff would be able to find three acres elsewhere. Thiesse asked whether the applicant would like direction on any specific items. Denman stated they would like to construct a berm with fencing along County Road 19. Denman stated they do want to create a buffer zone along County Road 19 with landscaping and a fence. Leskinen asked if Charles Cudd would be the sole builder of the property. Denman stated that is their intention currently. Barnhart stated Staff would like to see some buffering to separate the living space from County Road 19.