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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 12, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 15 of 36 (8. #13-3638 and 13-3639 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL, LLC (PAT HILLER) O/B/O GRANT WENKSTERN (LAKEVIEW GOLF), 405 NORTH ARM DRIVE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND SKETCH PLAN REVIEW, Continued) The open areas will be encumbered by an easement and protected in their natural state. Gehr stated the cluster plan provides open space and an opportunity to enhance the natural environment, would have a low impact use on the property, and provides valuable open space along with the walking trail. Gehr stated in their view the cluster plan will help preserve the natural features of the site and provide a significant amount of green space. The open space provides open separation and perceived separation from outside the development and helps create a beautiful residential neighborhood. Gehr stated in his view the cluster plan could serve as a model plan for other cluster developments in the community. McMillan asked whether he has experience with clustering septic systems on one-acre lots before. Gehr indicated he does on a project in Eagan that consisted of one acre lots, with primary and secondary septic sites on the one-acre lots along with building pads. McMillan asked whether he had any limits on footprint on the project in Eagan. Gehr indicated he does not recall. Anderson asked how they intend to protect the wooded savannah areas if each lot is being sold off to a different contractor. Gehr indicated that can be accomplished through the purchase agreement and that they would have to define the limits of the septic area and other areas of preservation. Anderson asked what would happen with the proposal if the cluster plan does not accommodate the 59 lots they are anticipating. Hiller stated on October 15 they held an informal neighborhood meeting and several concerns were raised at that time. The access to North Arm Drive was not well received by the neighbors due to the lack of shoulders and the amount of traffic on the road. Hiller stated they are in agreement that that access would not be the best and that they are now proposing a single entrance to the south to get the traffic off of North Arm Drive. Hiller stated that location works better for the residents of North Arm Drive but the neighbors on either side of the road were not thrilled with the proposal. Hiller stated as a result of those concerns, they are proposing to relocate the road over to Forest Arm in the hope that that would be the least offensive location. There will be two dedicated lanes in and out. The idea would be to go with a single entrance and possibly an emergency breakaway area near a cul-de- sac. Hiller indicated they met with representatives of Hennepin County today and generally they are in line with the proposal. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 11/25/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 11/12/2013 [Page 15 of 36]