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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1-�� G~0C-4` NO. 6786 kEsHO� D. Environmental Considerations; Site Planning&Amenities; Transportation; 14. Landscaping. The preliminary landscaping plan will be evaluated for compliance with the very detailed RPUD landscaping requirements.The preliminary landscape plans(Exhibit A8)indicate 58 trees will be planted within the development area,in a variety of deciduous, coniferous and ornamental species. 15. Parking Lot and driving lane setback. The Ordinance requires a setback of 20 feet for drive lanes and parking areas. The driveway lane around the building, provided emergency access and on site circulation encroached in this setback as close as 8 feet to the side property line. The Council fords that this is acceptable given the size of the building and the proposed use. 16. Building Height. The building height as shown on the plan is 30 feet 1 and '/ inches, higher than the maximum permitted by ordinance. The final grading plan may impact the defined height of the building. The Council finds allowing up to 32 feet in defined height appropriate given the size and width of the building, the desire to retain a residential style roof structure,and the fact that the building is two stories, fewer than the maximum 3. 17. Hardcover. By virtue of the RPUD zoning, per 78-1701(4)(a) the property is assigned to Hardcover Protection Tier 4, which allows up to 50%hardcover of the gross lot area. The proposed hardcover is 63%, due in part to the complex residential use, and need for onsite circulation. The Council finds flexibility is appropriate given the high intensity uses surround the property (Industrial and Wayzata Blvd to the south,Condominiums and Public Works facility to the North.) If the parcel was not zoned RPUD, there would be no hardcover limitation due to the site distance from lakes. 18. Easements Required. Standard perimeter drainage and utility easements around all property boundaries will be required. Additional easement or property may be requested by Hennepin County to permit expansion of the stormwater pond east of the site, for Hennepin Council retention and treatment needs. 19. Trail. A trail was envisioned along the south property line,to be constructed by the developer as part of the global Stonebay development. If Hennepin County provides a trail as part of the Wayzata Boulevard project,and requires city easement or financial support, the developer, in lieu of providing a private trail alongside a public trail,will provide the city's share of the financial contribution,not to exceed Page 7