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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July18, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. The internal road serving the development is proposed to be public, which is in line with the provisions of the CMP Transportation Plan. The proposed road is approximately 220 feet long and ends in a cul-de- sac. Hennepin County will need to approve the location of the entrance/exit to this development; although preliminary discussions with the County indicate that they are supportive of the proposed location. The proposed road is 28 feet in paved width and will be located within a 50 -foot platted corridor, thus meeting the City's standard for a public road system. Based on the number of lots, Staff does not believe a traffic study is necessary, but the Planning Commission could require one if they deem it appropriate. No turn lanes are required or are being proposed by the developer. No accesses are being proposed onto Kelly Avenue. The proposed lots range in width from 50 to 70 feet wide, allowing for 7 -foot setbacks on either side. Lots 1-4 are proposed to have 14 feet setbacks between the homes, with greater separation provided between the houses on Lots 5-7. Rear yard setbacks range in depth from 25 feet to over 280, with the average being between 25 to 87 feet. Landscaping and/or berming is proposed along the boundary of the lots. Front yard setbacks are proposed at 20 feet for Lots 1-4 and Lot 7; 58 feet for Lot 5, and 33 feet for Lot 6. No sidewalks are proposed. The 20 -foot minimum provides space for cars one deep to be parked on the driveway and not encroach into the street. The applicants have submitted detailed grading and drainage plan and calculations, which the City's consulting engineers are in the process of reviewing. A majority of the runoff will be directed to three stormwater ponding areas, two of which discharge to the wetland. That review will need to be completed prior to review by the City Council. No trails or sidewalks are being proposed in connection with this development. The CMP suggests a future trail along Shadywood. In addition, Hennepin County and Three Rivers Park District have talked about adding trails along Shadywood but plans have not progressed to the point where a particular side of the road has been picked. The Planning Commission should also consider whether RPUD is the appropriate rezoning option for this development. Staff believes RPUD is the only viable option for development of this parcel in the manner proposed by the applicants and the CMP. Page 3 of 16