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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 14,2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. 10. #17-3948 APEX HOLDINGS,LLC,2635 KELLEY PARKWAY CUP SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT,COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT,REZONING AND PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN,FINAL PLAT—Continued Printup noted Orono will be responsible for that trail and to his understanding there was a tentative plan to consri-uct a trail along both the north and south sides of Highway 12. Printup stated if the developer wants to construct a trail along Highway 12,he would be fine with that. Walsh asked if that would be a private trail. Barnhart stated if the trail is in the right-of-way,it will be a public trail. Barnhart stated the reason there is a question on the issue is when Stonebay was originally developed,it was envisioned there would be a trail along the south side. Barnhart stated the question is whether there would be a benefit to having a private trail on the south side in addition to a public trail along Old Highway 12. Walsh commented there does not need to be two trails. Barnhart stated the next step would be for Staff to draft an approval resolution with the items discussed this evening being incorporated into the resolution. Staff would then proceed forward with the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Barnhart noted he does not have the final height for the building and that it might be as high as 32 feet. Gori stated if the height of the building is above 32 feet,he can reduce the slope of the roof to get it at 32 feet or below. Gori noted the hardcover is higher than normal since they are proposing 63 parking to accommodate visitors,which is probably more than what will be needed. Seals moved,Crosby seconded,Application No. 17-3948,Apex Holdings,LLC,2635 Kelley Parkway,to direct Staff to draft a resolution of approval for the preliminary master plan, comprehensive plan amendment,rezoning to RPUD,conditional use permit,and�nal plat based on tonight's discussion. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0, 11. #7-3953 CITY OF ORONO,TEXT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO NON- ENCROACHMENTS Barnhart reviewed his Staff inemorandum dated August 14,2017,regarding a text amendment that would prohibit impervious materials around planters and similar structures in the required lake yard. The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to make no adjustment to the current ordinance. Staff is looking for direction from the City Council on whether any modifications should be made to the ordinance. Walsh stated the whole intent of the ordinance was to allow residents to place small amounts of hardcover within the 0-75 foot area. Walsh noted the City did receive one complaint from a resident about a possible violation of the statewide Shoreland regulations. Barnhart stated Staff has clarified with the DNR that placement of landscaping edging and similar materials in the lake yard is not a violation of the Shoreland rules,provided those improvements are above the ordinary high water level. The City Council directed Staff to leave the current ordinance as is. Page 7 of 13