HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-2023 Planning Commission Minutes MINUTES OF THE
ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION
March 20,2023
6:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
The Orono Planning Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present:
Chair Mark McCutcheon, and Commissioners Dennis Libby,Jon Ressler and Bob Erickson.
Commissioners Chris Bollis and Matt Gettman were absent. Representing Staff were Community
Development Director Laura Oakden and City Planner Natalie Nye.
Chair McCutcheon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Libby moved,Ressler seconded,to approve the Agenda.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21,2023
Ressler moved,Erickson seconded,to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission
meeting of February 21,2023.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. LA23-000003 H& U CONSTRUCTION—JOSEPH UHLORN,200 WAYZATA BLVD. W
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PARKING LOT EXPANSION
City Planner Nye gave a presentation on the item, stating the Wayzata Country Club is requesting
approvals in order to replace and expand an existing parking lot. The project also includes some
landscaping,patios, walkways,retaining walls.The Country Club is in both the City of Orono and
Wayzata.Most of the property,about 150 of the 215 acres, is actually in Orono but most of the proposed
project is in the City of Wayzata. They currently operate under a conditional use permit for golf course
use. Any expansion or changes made to the site triggers the need for a new CUP or an amended CUP.
This proposal doesn't have any changes made to the buildings or any new buildings. They're expanding
the parking lot and specifically adding about 7500 square feet and the Orono parcel for more parking
spaces. Staff is recommending approval. The applicant is here today to answer any questions and no
public comments have been received.
Joseph.Uhlorn of H&U Construction said the project in the city of Orono involves the replacement and
expansion of the parking lot. There is one site light that is located in the island in the Orono city limits
and it is a downlight and there's stormwater improvements being done.He said the golf course has had
capacity issues with the parking lot resulting in the need to have people park off-site and be shuttled,
which presents a safety concern.Additional sidewalks will also move pedestrians more safely.
Commissioners asked about close proximity to residential homes as it relates to parking and lighting.
Uhlorn said some changes, for example switching to a downlight,had been made based on feedback from
neighboring homeowners.He added, aging timber retaining walls that are actually in Wayzata would also
be replaced as part of the project.
Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION
March 20,2023
6:00 o'clock p.m.
There were no public comments.
Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
The Commissioners discussed the item noting the proposed project improves both the parking situation
and the lighting.
Ressler moved,Libby seconded,to approve LA23-000003,200 Wayzata Blvd. Conditional Use
Permit.VOTE: Ayes: 4,Nays 0.
OTHER BUSINESS—Update on March 13,2023 City Council Meeting
Oakden updated the Commissioners noting the City Council reviewed three requests recently heard by the
Planning Commission and approved two and tabled one for more information.Approved were a
hardcover variance on Casco for the removal of a patio to add a deck and an after-the-fact permit for deck
stairs that extended too far that was caught at the as-built survey. The Council tabled the application for
the retaining walls that were burned in a fire. The council asked for further information regarding
restoration of the bluff, final grading plans and vegetation.
ADJOURNMENT
Ressler moved,Libby seconded, to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting. VOTE: Ayes 4,
Nays 0.
The Orono Planning Commission etin adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
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