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PC Exhibit J 16-3847 Planning Commission minutes —excerpt May 16, 2016 3. #16-3827 RICK DENMAN ON BEHALF OF DDK, LLC, 2525, 2535, AND 2545 SHADYWOOD ROAD, SKETCH PLAN, 6:38 P.M. — 7:12 P.M. Rick Denman, Applicant, was present. Barnhart stated this is a sketch plan for a seven unit single-family residential development, with access provided by a new cul-de-sac off of County Road 19. The site currently consists of three lots. The proposed lots range in size from 0.16 acres to 0.39 acres. Outlot B is the cul-de-sac street, which will be eliminated, and Outlot A is shown protecting the wetland that is on the southern half of the lot facing Kelly Avenue. The property is currently zoned for business use. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this property, or at least the property adjacent to Shadywood, as mixed use, with a density range of 4-15 units per acre. The Comprehensive Plan also shows low -medium density residential along Kelly Avenue, primarily within the wetland. To allow this project, the property would need to be re -guided and rezoned. The proposed development is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's guidance for the property because the density is too low. The rezoning process would occur concurrently with preliminary plat review. The project will likely be developed as an RPUD, with several variances likely being required. The applicant is proposing single-family residential with a full basement and floor layouts are included in the Planning Commission's packets. One of the things Staff and the applicant are looking for is feedback on the concept plan. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Rick Denman, Charles Cudd Company, indicated he would be able to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. Schoenzeit asked what the price range of the homes will be. Denman indicated the homes would range between $650,000 and $750,000. Schoenzeit asked if there is a demand for this type of housing in Orono since it is not located on the lake. Schoenzeit noted there are a substantial number of homes in the same price range being built not far from this area. Denman stated they currently have a villa neighborhood that they are constructing in Medina and that he would welcome the Planning Commissioners to take a look at it. The design for this parcel is similar and is targeting the empty nester, which has a strong demand. Thiesse requested Staff discuss the Comprehensive Plan and the recommended changes to it Barnhart stated the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is a long-range vision for the area to look for appropriate projects that fit with those goals. The property currently is zoned business. The Navarre plan identified a potential for mixed use on this site in order to meet some density goals of the City. The idea was that these areas had the potential for redevelopment, which would call for mixed use. Barnhart stated the challenge is that mixed use generally requires higher density to accommodate the expense of acquisition, clearing of the land, and the different developments. This project does not have Page 1 of 6