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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, January 26, 2009 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> PAGE 6 of 11 <br />(9. #09-3393 BRIAN WINGES/COMFORTS OF HOME, 875 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, <br />Continued) <br /> <br />currently guided for Urban Residential Medium Density SFR/MFR use at a density of 1.43 units per acre <br />and is limited to nine single family dwelling units. <br /> <br />The Planning Commission reviewed the application on January 20th and determined that the proposed use <br />would be appropriate for this site. Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that Council amend the <br />parameters for development of this property that were established within Resolution No. 5675 in October <br />2007, per the conditions and limitations presented in the staff recommendation. <br /> <br />Staff recommends approval of the requested amendment subject to conditions specified pursuant to <br />Planning Commission review. <br /> <br />White noted the Council did discuss this application in depth at their work session and that in his view <br />this is a good use for the property. <br /> <br />Murphy concurred that this is a good use for the property. Murphy asked what the status is with the <br />amendment as it relates to the Metropolitan Council and how this relates to the density of the city. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated this would need to be an amendment to the 2000/2020 Comprehensive Plan and that the <br />Metropolitan Council would not allow it to be added to the 2000/2020 plan if it was received after <br />January 1, 2009. The Metropolitan Council indicated they would allow it to be added to the City’s <br />2020/2030 year plan, which is in the process of being drafted at the present time and will be sent to <br />adjacent communities for review in the next couple of months. The density of the site would change from <br />1.4 units per acre to 10 units per acre based on dry buildable acres. At the end of a six-month review <br />period by adjacent cities, the comprehensive plan would be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for <br />their review. <br /> <br />Gaffron indicated the project assists the City with their density issue in terms of new development. The <br />City is required by the Metropolitan Council for all sewered developments to have a minimum of three <br />units per acre. The developer is aware that the comprehensive plan amendment is the first step and that <br />the City will need to work out a sewer/water agreement with the City of Wayzata. <br /> <br />Gaffron illustrated the exterior of the proposed facility and noted that Staff would be reviewing the <br />lighting and other aspects of the plan in more detail. Gaffron stated as it relates to access, there is a <br />proposed roundabout at the intersection of Wayzata Boulevard and Old Highway 12, but that they are <br />unsure whether the roundabout will be constructed at this point. <br /> <br />Murphy moved, Franchot seconded, to direct staff to draft an approval resolution for Application <br />#09-3393, Brian Winges/Comforts of Home, 875 Wayzata Boulevard West. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> <br /> <br />*10. CORRECT RESOLUTION NO. 4476, 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD – RESOLUTION NO. <br />5806 <br /> <br />Bremer moved, Franchot seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5806, a Resolution Correcting <br />Resolution No. 4476, 2380 Shadywood Road. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> <br />Item #2 - CC Agenda - 02/09/09 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 01/26/09 [Page 6 of 11]