05-15-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,April 17,2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. volume and then some over the requirements of the MCWD. The MCWD has reviewed the plan and have given a green light to proceed forward with the improvements. From a landscaping standpoint,the proposed house is set back from the previous proposal and further away from the western property to help maintain a natural outlet to Lake Minnetonka. The majority of the existing trees on the property will be maintained and additional trees will be planted on the property. The infiltration areas will essentially be one giant rain garden and a good portion of the site will be restored to become a natural meadow to help with mitigation. Fendlayer stated because a lot of the existing site is right at the water table level,there is not much infiltration currently but the prairie should help with that. Landgraver asked if one of the neighbors had concerns with vegetation. Fendlayer indicated they will be working with that neighbor to address their concerns with vegetation but the final plans for the site have not yet been finalized. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. Curtis read the following e-mail received from Christopher Jones: "To the Orono Planning Commission Members: I am responding to the Notice of public hearing regarding several properties that directly affect the Long lake and Lake Minnetonka watersheds,and therefore,the water quality of these watersheds. Specifically: 17-3918 seeks variances for lot area,lot width,lake setback, average lake setback,and a 0-75 foot hardcover variance. The details of this request is not included in the Public Notice so it is difficult to assess their individual impacts. Page 33 of 72