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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 12, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 10. #16-3847 CHARLES CUDD, LLC, ON BEHALF OF DDK, LLC, 2525, 2535, AND 2545 SHADYWOOD ROAD, PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING — RESOLUTION NO. 6668 Community Development Director Barnhart stated at last month's meeting, the City Council directed Staff to draft an approval resolution for this application. This is a 7 -lot single-family development located on the south side of Shadywood Road and east of Kelly Avenue. In drafting the resolution, Staff identified two key issues and one relatively minor issue. During the review of the preliminary plat, there was a discussion regarding the buckthorn and the natural area that separates the developed area on the outside of the wetland. At that time there was some thought that the existing vegetation provides a screen between the development and the adjacent residential properties. The discussion revolved around whether the buckthorn should be removed as part of the City's normal practice or whether it should be maintained. Barnhart stated he heard conflicting direction from the Council over the last couple of months regarding the buckthorn. The direction heard last time was to keep the buckthorn in that area. Barnhart noted buckthorn is an invasive species and will spread to the adjacent neighborhood area. At this time Staff is looking for clarification on whether the buckthorn should be removed. The other issue identified by Staff is the trail location. Historically the City has a trail along the county road to accommodate bike and pedestrian movement. Hennepin County has identified the need for an additional right-of-way, which Staff does not support since it will remove some additional lots. The developer is proposing a trail within the Hennepin County right-of-way along County Road 19. As a result, Staff is looking for direction on the trail. The third issue relates to Lot 4 and the floor area ratio. Barnhart noted the floor area ratio for that lot will be above 0.5. The maximum allowed under the ordinance is 0.5 and the applicant is asking for some flexibility on that lot. Barnhart stated Staff is asking for Council approval of the resolution subject to any changes. McMillan asked whether the proposed trail would be inside the Hennepin County right-of-way. Barnhart stated the developer is proposing it be outside the property area and inside the county right-of- way. Historically the County has requested that trails be located outside of the right-of-way and within the developed area. Relocating the trail would impact the proposed berm and landscaping for this development. Barnhart indicated he spoke with the applicant and in their view they can provide pedestrian and bicycle movement as well as buffering. McMillan asked if approval from Hennepin County would be required if the trail is within the right-of- way. Barnhart stated based on the developer's proposal, they would have to. Council Member Walsh stated his understanding from the meeting was that Staff was going to obtain some feedback from Hennepin County on this issue. Walsh stated there should be plenty of room if there is only going to be a two-lane road but that it will probably be an issue if they decide to construct a four - lane road. Page 1 of 4