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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 6360 � o� O � O CITY of ORONO ,,a �� a � - +-� � �' =�' � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��l n' .'� Gh, N0. 63b0 `�kESH�g'� A RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT#2 OF THE ORONO 2008-2030 COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN: 405 North Arm Drive (AKA Lakeview Golf Course) Property Identification Numbers: 06-117-23-32-0003; 06-117-23-33-0005; 06-117-23-33-0007; 06-117-23-34-0002; and 07-117-23-12-0001 WHEREAS, the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Sta,te of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, in September 2010 the Orono City Council adopted the 2008-2030 Orono Community Management Plan (hereinafter "CMP" or "the Comprehensive Plan") to provide for the orderly development of the City, in compliance with the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976 and Minnesota Statutes Chapters 462 and 473; and WHEREAS, the property in question consists of approximately 142 acres, operated as a golf course since the late 1950s; and WHEREAS,the use of the property as a golf course pre-dates the adoption by the City of its first Comprehensive Plan or its regular zoning; and WHEREAS, the current land use category applied to the subject property in the CMP is "Parks Recreational and Open Space"; and WHEREAS, the current owner has applied for an amendment to the CMP to change the land use designation from "Parks Recreational and Open Space" to "Rural Residential"; and WHEREAS, the land use category "Parks Recreational and Open Space" has for many years been appiied to nearly all the open space areas in Orono, whether owned and/or operated by public or private entities, and whether such properties are open to public or private use. Properties subject to this land use category include public parks, as well golf courses that are private use only, a golf course that is owned by the City and made available to public use, and the subject property, privately owned, but open to public play; and Page 1 of 4 � o� O � O CITY of ORONO ,��, � _ _, , _ a �' ��` � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL '� � .�_�:.� ti 6 3 6 0 � G'�' NO. ��kESH�4� WHEREAS, the subj ect property has, for many years, been zoned "RR-1 B", a zoning district that allows golf courses, but is predominantly used for rural residential purposes. The purpose of the "RR-1B" zoning district reads as follows: "The RR-1B one-family rural residential district is intended to provide a district which will allow a combination of low-density residential development and limited agricultural activity."; and WHEREAS, Single family homes on 2 acre lots are permitted uses in the RR-1B District,while golf courses are allowed as conditional uses; and WHEREAS, the owners of the property have provided evidence that it is no longer economically feasible for them to continue operation of the golf course; and WHEREAS, the CMP envisions that development, where it occurs in the rural (non-MIJSA) area, such as the subject property, will reflect the rural densities predominant in the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the land use patterns to the north and south are rural residential in character, with privately sewered lots of generally 1.5 - 3 acres, sometimes more. To the southeast of the subject property is an area of publicly sewered property and parcels commonly of less than one acre in size. To the west of the site is the City of Minnetrista, with rural residential use at densities similar to those in Orono's jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the proposed development of the subject property under the Rural Residential land use would be consistent with the surrounding patterns of land use ; and WHEREAS, drinking and irrigation water is currently provided to the golf course use, including extensive turf irrigation water, through private well. Under the proposed development, water would continue to be provided via private well, and may (but would not be required to) include provision of public water supply from the City of Minnetrista; and WHEREAS, storm water currently exits the property through a series of drainage swales, culverts, and an existing pond. Upon development, the City will require compliance with more contemporary stormwater management requirements, expected to improve both rate and quality of runoff from the property to adjoining lands and waterways. The City will be an active partner with the Watershed District in review and management of stormwater treatment; and WHEREAS, traffic from the current golf course use is limited to access onto North Arm Drive. Upon development under the Rural Residential category, traffic of similar Page 2 of 4 � O� O �. O CITY of ORONO � �'�',�,- � � � � , � RESOLUTION OF�THE CITY COUNCIL �� s" �'�' NO. 0 3 6 0 L�k'ESHOg'� volume will be generated, and will be dispersed to other access points, including West Branch Road (County 1�1). Existing streets provide adequate capacity to serve development under the proposed land use designation; and WHEREAS, the City has regulations in place that provide contemporary management of the impacts of development on stormwater, septic systems, water supply systems, roadway design and maintenance, environrnental conditions, including wetlands, trees, and other natural resources, a11 of which have been developed to further the City's CMP vision of environmental protection and rural development patterns; and WHEREAS, as a golf course, the property is currently dominated by turfgrasses, and has no unique woodlands or other environmental features; and WHEREAS, the City has historically only chosen to acquire public park or open space through dedication, donation, or negotiated purchase, and has not sought to acquire public open space land against the wishes of the property owner. Refusing to change the land use designation for the subject property could be inconsistent with that practice; and WHEREAS, the application of the Rural Residential land use category to this site appears to be the most viable, appropriate, and realistic alternative, and is most consistent with surrounding land uses; and WHEREAS, the proposed use will not overburden the City's public service capability; and WHEREAS, the reguiding of the subject property from Parks Recreational and Open Space to Rural Residential is consistent with and will promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, the reguiding of the subject property from Parks Recreational and Open Space to Rural Residential will not have a substantial impact or contain a substantial departure from Metropolitan System Plans; and WHEREAS, the Orono Planning Commission pursuant to published and written notice held a public hearing on October 21, 2013 and on a vote of 6-1 recommended that the subject property, commonly known as Lakeview Golf Course at 405 North Arm Drive be re- guided from its previous land use category of Parks, Recreational, and Open Space to a new category of Rural Residential. Page 3 of 4 . � O� O , O CITY of ORONO �� _ � � 1 .�� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � G� No. 6360 �`�kESH�g'� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orono City Council, in light of the above noted facts, as well as the applicant's materials, staff reports, citizen comments and submittals, and all other facts and information supplied and considered as a part of the record of this proceeding, conditionally approves an amendment of the 2008-2030 Community Management Plan to change the land use designation for the property known as the Lakeview Golf Course at 40� North Arm Drive from Parks Recreational and Open Space to Rural Residential, subject to Metropolitan Council review and approval, and directs City staff to prepare such an amendment and submit it to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval. Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota this 13th day of January, 2014. ATTEST: �„n �( n c��. �J� �-- Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor i � ;'�. �� t k 'l. � l�'C"C`t,l'Z..... Rachel Dodge, City Clerk Page 4 of 4