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ORONO HRA MEETING
MONDAY,MAY 29, 2001
ROLL
The HRA met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Barbara
Peterson,Jay Nygard, Richard Flint, Bob Sansevere, and Jim White.
The meeting was called to order at 11:21 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
(#1) Approve/Amend
Peterson moved,Nygard seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda.
VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*(#2) HRA Meeting of April 23, 2001
Peterson moved,Nygard seconded,to approve the minutes of the HRA meeting of
April 23, 2001,as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
(#3) Organizational Business—Election of Secretary
Peterson moved,White seconded, to elect Bob Sansevere as secretary of the HRA.
VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0, Sansevere Abstained.
(#4) Orono Woods Senior Housing Project Financial Package—Resolution NO.4653
White moved,Peterson seconded,to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO.4653, a
Resolution Approving the Development Plan and TIF Plan related to the Orono
Woods Senior Housing Project. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
ADJOURNMENT
White moved,Peterson seconded,to adjourn the HRA meeting at 11:30 p.m.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Barbara Peterson, HRA Chair
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` ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY,MARCH 12,2001
PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS—PAULINE BOUCHARD,
REPRESENTATIVE-Continued
Nygard asked about the cost of the benches. Gappa stated they would run about$400
each.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
4. #2640/2641 Orono Ambar,LLC,2060 Wayzata Boulevard
1. General Concept Plan Approval—Resolution No. 4619
Michael Pahg of Great Lakes Management Company was present representing Mr.
Dunbar.
Weinberger stated that the applicant reduced the size of the retaining wall to about 75 feet
long with an average height of about 2 feet. The primary change in the plans was to
separate the outgoing traffic from the incoming traffic and parking lot area in front of the
senior building. They angled the parking and made the traffic lane one way to reduce the
width of the lot. The service road was made one way and exit only. The City's traffic
engineer requested the following additional items:
• Restriping for a right turn lane and acceleration lane on Highway 12
• A 14 foot width for each lane of traffic on the service drives
• A 90 degree access to the underground parking to improve site lines
• "One way—do not enter" signs at the west end of the parking area and east end
of the service road, and stop signs at intersections within the service drive area
• Snow storage areas.
Weinberger stated that there would be more screening in front of the office building's
underground parking access. Some day the service road may connect to Brimhall
Avenue. He stated the current resolution does not approve rezoning at this time,but does
list the rationale behind approving the rezoning when the final site plan approval is given.
Staff recommended approval of the resolution.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY,MARCH 12,2001
4. #2640/2641 Orono Ambar,LLC, 2060 Wayzata Boulevard
1. General Concept Plan Approval Resolution No. 4619—Continued
Sansevere thanked the applicant for addressing the City's concerns.
Barrett suggested that on page 12 of the resolution, item 5,the word"granted" should be
changed to "considered"in: Such approvals shall only be considered when the City
Council finds that...
White moved, and Sansevere seconded,to adopt Resolution No.4619 as amended,
approving the General Concept Plan for development of a 62 unit building for
senior housing use and 23,000 s.f. general office building on property located at 2060
Wayzata Boulevard.
Vote: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
2. Fees
Gaffron stated that the Council had considered deferring certain up-front charges and
development fees for the Dunbar senior housing project in exchange for guarantees that
the use of the site and building would remain as senior housing for as long as possible.
The deferred amounts plus interest would have to be paid back to the City if the use
becomes other than senior housing. Gaffron suggested that total park fees for the senior
housing would be $192,200, with$31,000 paid up-front, and $161,200 deferred. The
total sewer and water connection charge would be deferred at an amount of$40,838.
Barrett stated that Gaffron was looking for conceptual approval and his report would still
have to be reduced to contractual terms.
Mayor Peterson questioned the 20 year affordable rental rates. Moorse explained that the
affordable rental rates would be in place for 20 years (the TIF period),but the property
would have to be maintained as senior housing for 40 years (the life of the HUD bond
guarantee).
Mayor Peterson asked about Mr. Dunbar's position in regards to the deferral. Gaffron
stated he was in favor of the deferral. .
Barrett suggested Council grant conceptual approval for the proposal subject to the final
agreement.
White moved, and Sansevere seconded, to grant conceptual approval to the Sewer
and Water Connection Charges and Park Fees.
Vote: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 26,2001
(#2631 City of Orono—RPUD Zoning Code Amendment,Continued)
Tom Barrett, City Attorney, questioned Item 5, Subdivision 5(G)and Subdivision 5(H),
height of buildings.
Gaffron stated with the elimination of the two and a half story requirement,the City's 30 foot
rule will still allow the same measurement methods. Gaffron stated the issue of stories will not be
a matter for consideration and the City will simply deal with a height of 30 feet.
Tom Barrett, City Attorney,suggested that what the City may have created is a rule which allows
greater massing of the building because there is no longer a gable limiting the structure to two
and a half stories.
Gaffron stated that would be the case,and gave an example where someone could have two
stories with each story being 15 feet in height.
Peterson moved,Sansevere seconded,to approve and adopt ORDINANCE NO.202,
Second Series,an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Orono Municipal Code by
Adding Section 10.33,RPUD Residential Planned Unit Development District.
VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
(#7) #2639 CITY OF ORONO—ZONING CODE AMENDMENT—SECTION 10.52,
SECTION 10.52: ADD RPUD TO LIST OF ALLOWABLE ZONING DISTRICTS IN
HIGHWAY 12 CORRIDOR STUDY AREA—ORDINANCE NO.203,2ND SERIES
Gaffron stated this matter has been modified slightly to include some additional revisions to
Section 10.52 which clarify the ordinance.
Gaffron reviewed his February 26, 2001 memorandum regarding the proposed revisions. The
following language has been added referencing the RPUD exceptions to the five acre minimum
acre for rezoning. Subd. 1. Minimum Area. "To insure consistency with the goals and objectives
of the Highway 12 Corridor Study, applications for rezoning within the study area must include a
minimum of five acres,except that exceptions to this requirement may be granted for certain
properties being rezoned to RPUD per the conditions established in the RPUD District standards. ,
The plans submitted along with these applications must also include enough information
regarding the effect of the proposed development on surrounding parcels to insure that the
property can be developed in a manner that is both compatible with adjacent properties and
consistent with the Highway 12 Corridor Study." •
In addition, language has been added that specifically requires the granting of rights-of-way for
trails as part of the"access and circulation plan"when rezoning in the Highway 12 corridor and
the addition of a finding of consistency has been included in the ordinance as it relates to
available zoning districts.
Gaffron gave a brief Highway 12 Corridor Study area background,noting this area was originally
defined in the 1988 Comprehensive Plan but not redefined as part of the 2000-2020
Comprehensive Plan update. Gaffron indicated the updated Comprehensive Plan does not change
the boundaries but merely clarifies and more strictly defines what is planned to happen for certain
properties within that corridor.
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 26,2001
(#2639 City of Orono—Zoning Code Amendment,Continued)
Gaffron recommended adoption of the ordinance.
White moved,Sansevere seconded,to approve and adopt ORDINANCE NO.203,Second
Series,an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Orono Municipal Code by Amending
Section 10.52,Subdivision 5 Available Zoning Districts for Highway 12 Corridor Study
Area. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
(#8) #2640/2641 ORONO AMBAR,LLC,2060 WAYZATA BOULEVARD—GENERAL
CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW
Sansevere moved,Flint seconded,to continue the application to a future Council meeting
following resolution of the frontage road,parking and grading issues,subject to the City of
Orono receiving an extension to the application deadline from Mr.Dunbar.
VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
(#9) #2650 KIRSTEN AND PATRICK BURTON,2601 RAINEY ROAD—VARIANCES—
RESOLUTION NO.4612
Herb Baldwin, Landscape Architect,Bill Hintres,Architect,Dick Peterson,Attorney-at-Law, and
Kirsten Burton,Applicant,were present.
Weinberger stated Staff was directed at the last City Council meeting.to draft a resolution •
permitting a conditional use permit to allow a guest house and approving a variance to allow a
three story guest house. Staff has drafted that resolution approving the conditional use permit
for the guest house and approving the variance to allow a three story structure to be placed on the
property. Weinberger indicated the resolution denies the variance to allow a handrailing around
the roof of the guest house. The resolution further approves a variance to the six foot chimney
height.
Weinberger noted he has revised the resolution by adding Item No. 3 on page four of six,which
requires that no tree within 30 feet of the guest house is permitted to be removed without consent
of the City of Orono. Orono is hereby approving variances to permit the added height based on
the hardship that existing mature trees would be removed if the guest house were built per Code
requirements. Should a tree be requested to be removed, an equal replacement shall be planted.
City Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Baldwin presented a map of the site to the City Council showing the proposed structures and
landscaping in the area. Baldwin stated they have attempted to save as many mature trees as
possible by locating the house in this area.
Sansevere commented it was his understanding the fully mature trees would not be replaced with
fully mature trees but with trees that are two or three inches in size. Sansevere indicated he does
have a problem with that item.
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• MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 26,2001
(#2550 Charles Van Eeckhout,Continued)
Sansevere inquired whether the Applicant prefers the Council vote on the resolution.
Van Eeckhout stated in his view the time extension is not the big issue tonight. Van Eeckhout
stated until he signed the extension on December 151,the City did not have extension for a period
of time.
Flint stated at the time the Applicant signed the last extension he agreed to do so without any
prejudice to any rights which have accrued to the Applicant in the past.
Mayor Peterson inquired whether the Applicant will agree to an extension.
Van Eeckhout stated he is convinced an extension will not do anything for him.
VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
(#6) #2631 CITY OF ORONO—ZONING CODE AMENDMENT—RPUD RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—ORDINANCE NO.202,2ND SERIES
Gaffron stated the City Council discussed this matter in a work session last week,with the
Council requesting some minor changes to the Ordinance. Gaffron stated the requested
modifications have been incorporated into the ordinance and are defined in his February 23,2001
memorandum. Gaffron recommended the Council adopt the ordinance for creation of a
residential planned unit development district.
Flint questioned the section regarding clustered use in a rural area and whether that is good policy
on the part of the City. Flint inquired if someone had ten acres in a five acre zoning whether they
would be permitted to have two units in close proximity to one another.
Moorse stated it is his understanding of the ordinance that clustering of single family homes is
permitted in the rural areas but clustering in addition to that is only permitted in the urban areas.
Gaffron stated if a person has ten acres and wants to construct two dwellings in close proximity,
that would be acceptable. Gaffron stated they would be permitted to construct two houses on the
ten acres but not three. Gaffron stated it is reasonable to expect that someone might cluster eight
homes on two acre sites with 32 acres remaining open in order to make the septic work.
Flint stated that cluster is not attached.
Gaffron stated with attached dwellings you start to deal with issues relating to sewer and
maintaining open space.
Flint stated the Council can probably review this issue in the future.
Gaffron commented the City has generally thought of rural areas as having single family units
and not attached housing units.
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 26,2001
(#2631 City of Orono—RPUD Zoning Code Amendment,Continued)
Tom Barrett, City Attorney, questioned Item 5, Subdivision 5(G)and Subdivision 5(H),
height of buildings.
Gaffron stated with the elimination of the two and a half story requirement,the City's 30 foot
rule will still allow the same measurement methods. Gaffron stated the issue of stories will not be
a matter for consideration and the City will simply deal with a height of 30 feet.
Tom Barrett,City Attorney, suggested that what the City may have created is a rule which allows
greater massing of the building because there is no longer a gable limiting the structure to two
and a half stories.
Gaffron stated that would be the case,and gave an example where someone could have two
stories with each story being 15 feet in height.
Peterson moved,Sansevere seconded,to approve and adopt ORDINANCE NO.202,
Second Series,an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Orono Municipal Code by
Adding Section 10.33,RPUD Residential Planned Unit Development District. , /
VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
(#7) #2639 CITY OF ORONO—ZONING CODE AMENDMENT—SECTION 10.52,
SECTION 10.52: ADD RPUD TO LIST OF ALLOWABLE ZONING DISTRICTS IN
HIGHWAY 12 CORRIDOR STUDY AREA—ORDINANCE NO.203,2ND SERIES
Gaffron stated this matter has been modified slightly to include some additional revisions to
Section 10.52 which clarify the ordinance.
Gaffron reviewed his February 26,2001 memorandum regarding the proposed revisions. The
following language has been added referencing the RPUD exceptions to the five acre minimum
acre for rezoning. Subd. 1. Minimum Area. "To insure consistency with the goals and objectives
of the Highway 12 Corridor Study,applications for rezoning within the study area must include a
minimum of five acres,except that exceptions to this requirement may be granted for certain
properties being rezoned to RPUD per the conditions established in the RPUD District standards. ,
The plans submitted along with these applications must also include enough information
regarding the effect of the proposed development on surrounding parcels to insure that the
property can be developed in a manner that is both compatible with adjacent properties and
consistent with the Highway 12 Corridor Study." •
In addition, language has been added that specifically requires the granting of rights-of-way for
trails as part of the"access and circulation plan"when rezoning in the Highway 12 corridor and
the addition of a finding of consistency has been included in the ordinance as it relates to
available zoning districts.
Gaffron gave a brief Highway 12 Corridor Study area background,noting this area was originally
defined in the 1988 Comprehensive Plan but not redefined as part of the 2000-2020
Comprehensive Plan update. Gaffron indicated the updated Comprehensive Plan does not change
the boundaries but merely clarifies and more strictly defines what is planned to happen for certain
properties within that corridor.
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MAY 1 4 2000 State of Minnesota, County of Hennepin.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING �'I)Y Ur UriVIVV Bill Holm, being duly sworn on oath, says that he
ADOPTION is an authorized agent and employee of the
OF A SENIOR
AND T EISSUANCE OFIMU MULTIFAMILY publisher of the newspaper known as THE
HOUSING REVENUE BONDS LAKER, Mound, Minnesota, and has full
THEREUNDER BY THE CITY OF ORONO,
MINNESOTA knowledge of the facts which are stated below:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public
hearing shall be conducted by the City
Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota(the A.) The newspaper has complied with all the
"City"),relating to the adoption of a housing
program (the "Program") under Minnesota requirements constituting qualifications as a
Statutes, Chapter 462C and the issuance of qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota
up to approximately$9,000,000 of multifamily
housing revenue bonds thereunder to Statute 331 A.02, 331 A.07, and other applicable
finance the acquisition, construction and
improving by Wendum Foundation or Orono laws, as amended.
Senior Housing,L.L.C.(the"Corporation"),of
a 62-unit multifamily housing facility for
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intersection of Brown Road and Wayzata
Boulevard in the City. The Project will be
owned and operated by the Corporation. The
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and other encumbrances on the Project. No
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pay the bonds or the interest thereon, nor to
enforce payment against any property of the
City except the Project. and was thereafter printed and published
Date: April 23,2001
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