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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, May 14, 2007 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />PAGE 5 <br /> <br />(#06-3225 David Carlson, Continued) <br /> <br />3. One significant revision between the August 2006 and November 2006 plans was to establish <br />a three foot side building setback rather than the zero-lot-line layout initially proposed. Staff and <br />applicant have recently been advised by the Building Official that a five foot foundation setback <br />and two foot overhang setback will be required. This will potentially result in minor revisions to <br />the site plan and plat drawings. <br /> <br />4. The site layout was revised to allow for adequate on-site parking for each residence. The revised <br />plans also include the appropriate wetland buffer setbacks. Road width remains a potential issue. <br />Staff and the City Engineer continue to recommend a 28 foot road width as required by City <br />Code. Applicants have proposed a 20-foot road width and are prepared to discuss the issues of <br />parking, storm water management, and impacts on building separation if the 28 foot standard is <br />ultimately required. The Fire Marshal has indicated that a 20 foot roadway will have to be posted <br />No Parking. Parking on one side would require a 24 foot road; parking on both sides would <br />require expansion to 32 feet. <br /> <br />5. In November, the Planning Commission discussed the potential impacts of this development on <br />the Luce Line and ways to mitigate those impacts. DNR review will be required for any proposed <br />connections to the trail. <br /> <br />6. The preliminary plat has each lot extending through the wetland, with individual ownership of <br />wetland rather than association ownership. The applicants feel this will help their marketing by <br />being able to sell larger lots. The City has approved plats and RPDs with wetlands both in <br />individual lots as well as in association-owned outlots. Council may wish to discuss the pros and <br />cons of each method. <br /> <br />7. Access to the site will be via the existing driveway access location. Discussions with MnDOT <br />and Hennepin County about a possible roundabout replacing the semaphore at Old Highway 12 <br />and Wayzata Boulevard are ongoing. Access to the Montessori School across Highway 12 has <br />been an issue of late, and there may be future access revisions that will affect the applicants’ <br />property. <br /> <br />8. The City Engineer and Fire Marshal have reviewed the plans and have provided their comments. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated Staff is generally supportive of the nine-unit development. The Metropolitan Council is <br />expected to approve the CMP amendment on May 23. Although a variety of engineering details have yet <br />to be resolved, the basic concept and general site layout appear to be sufficient to allow for a Concept <br />Plan Approval and Preliminary Plat Approval resolution to be drafted. <br /> <br />David Carlson addressed the City Council regarding his application. Carlson stated the final building <br />plans for each unit consist of cedar shingle siding, a deck, and an eight-foot walkout. The first floor of <br />each unit is handicap accessible. The lower level of each unit is designed to house guests or children of <br />the occupants and would also include a bathroom. <br /> <br />White requested the applicant address the points raised by Staff. <br /> <br /> <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 05/29/07 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 05/14/07 [Page 5 of 27]