01-16-2018 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday,January 16,2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission not to require the 10 percent private recreation space and that a park dedication fee would be appropriate. Thiesse noted Staff recommends a 10-foot trail easement along the south boundary. Thiesse indicated he would be in favor of that. Thiesse asked whether the easement would be given back in the event the trail is constructed on the other side of the road. Barnhart indicated this is similar to the Orono Senior Housing project and that the easement would provide some options. Weber noted the 10-foot easement will not affect them in a negative way and that it is typical to a utility easement. Landgraver asked if the pond has been expanded. Barnhart indicated Hennepin County is working with the property owner of the senior housing project to expand that pond and that Staff will have to do the calculations. Barnhart stated it appears the pond was designed to accept development of this site as a business use. Weber stated the commercial site had 26 open space and that this site has less hardcover than what was previously approved. Weber stated as part of their application one of the requirements is that the pond does accommodate the stormwater and that they will be looking at that. Thiesse stated if the City were to request additional monies from the developer for recreation, it could go towards the trail. Thiesse noted landscaping will be required and that a plan will need to be submitted at some point. Landgraver commented this would be a nice compliment to Orono's housing stock. The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. 9. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON NOVEMBER 27,2017,AND DECEMBER 11,2017 Barnhart reported on the following City Council actions: • Approved a number of variances for 3325 Crystal Bay Road on Consent • Approved a conditional use permit for Travis DeYeung for a permanent dock • The Wishmeyers' after-the-fact variance on Big Island was approved • Approved the CUPs for the Lakewest development on Ivy Place. The applicant needs to submit final plat. • Reviewed a temporary site plan for River Valley Sports. The City Council ultimately approved the request for 10 days anytime between January and March. The City Council was uncomfortable with temporary being three months. • The William and Sue Dunkley application changed dramatically but was ultimately approved. The Dunkleys decided to combine the two lots rather than create three separate lots and the variances granted were for the home improvements. Page 16 of 17