HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5673RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO 567;
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AMENDMENT #5 OF THE
2000-2020 CITY OF ORONO
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Orono is a municipal corporation located within
Hennepin County and within the planning jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976 and
its amendments, and with Minnesota Statutes Chapters 462 and 473, the City of Orono in
November 2001 adopted a comprehensive municipal plan known as the 2000-2020 City of
Orono Community Management Plan (also referred to as the 2000-2020 CMP) to provide for the
orderly development of the City; and
WHEREAS, an integral element of the 2000-2020 CMP is the Comprehensive
Sewer Policy Plan, which identifies certain areas of the City as being within the Metropolitan
Urban Service Area (MUSA) in which connections to the metropolitan sanitary sewer system are
allowed; and
WHEREAS, the neighborhood within the City of Orono known as "Myrtlewood"
is comprised of 10 single family residential homes developed from 1954 to 1967 using septic
systems and wells, on lots ranging in size from less than 1 acre to just more than 7 acres in gross
area; and
WHEREAS, Myrtlewood is zoned RR -1B, Single Family Rural Residential
District, requiring a minimum lot size of two dry buildable acres. Only three of the ten
developed lots meet the 2 -acre standard, and four of ten contain less than one acre of dry
buildable land. None of the existing lots are further subdividable under current zoning; i.e. none
of the larger lots contains as much as 4.0 acres of dry buildable land; and
WHEREAS, through its ongoing program of inspection of existing septic
systems, the City has determined that 6 of the 10 developed lots have non -conforming septic
systems that are required to be repaired or replaced by December 31, 2010 in accordance with
City ordinances; and
WHEREAS, a majority of the lots have limited available area for septic system
replacement or expansion, due to a variety of factors including the proximity of wetlands, steep
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slopes, lot size, shape and layout. Orono requires that each new home site have the capability for
two 5 -bedroom capacity ISTS systems meeting all current codes. This requirement was not in
effect at the time the Myrtlewood area was developed. Most of the Myrtlewood homes with
newer replacement septic systems have already used any alternate site that may have been
available, and do not have the possibility of an alternate site for future use. Of the 6 homeowners
that have a 2010 deadline in which to update their older nonconforming systems, a majority will
find it difficult (and in some cases impossible) to find a suitable replacement location, much less
a future alternate site; and
WHEREAS, in light of the above noted facts the Orono Planning Commission
pursuant to published and written notice to the affected and surrounding property owners held a
public hearing on February 22, 2005 and on a vote of 5-0 recommended that the Myrtlewood
neighborhood be added to the MUSA; and
WHEREAS, the Orono City Council on February 28, 2005 voted 5-0 to
conditionally approve an amendment of the 2000-2020 Community Management Plan (CMP) to
include the Myrtlewood neighborhood in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area subject to
Metropolitan Council review and approval, and directed City staff to prepare such an amendment
and submit it to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2005 documentation for the proposed amendment was
submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval, and written notice was sent to
neighboring cities and other potentially affected governmental jurisdictions, requesting written
comment; and
WHEREAS, additional supportive information was submitted to the
Metropolitan Council on June 18, 2007; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2U07 the Metropolitan Council indicated to the
City via letter that the 2000-2020 CMP Amendment 45 - Myrtlewood Area MUSA is in
conformance with regional system plans for transportation and parks, is consistent with the 2030
Regional Development Framework and Council policies, and is compatible with the plans of
adjacent jurisdictions. The letter indicated that the City may place the amendment into effect
with no modifications, subject to the condition that Orono is required to participate in the Met
Council's plat monitoring program and to submit annual reports; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Orono hereby amends the 2000-2020 City of Orono Community Management Plan Part 4C,
Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan (CBPP) by incorporating into the MUSA the Myrtlewood
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neighborhood area described in attached Exhibit A, subject to the conditions established by Met
Council for participation in the Plat Monitoring Program, finding that:
1. The amendment meets the intent of the basic goals, objectives and policies set forth in the
2000-2020 CMP.
2. The amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, needs and desires of Orono
residents.
3. The amendment is consistent with the planning goals and objectives of Orono's
municipal neighbors.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Map 4C-2 shall be revised to reflect the
Myrtlewood neighborhood area as Part XXXXV of the Orono MUSA.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota this St' day of October, 2007_
ATTEST:
Linda S. Vee, City Clerk James M. White, Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 8, 2007
BOLI,
The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor
James White, Council Members Lih McMillan, Jim Murphy, and David Rahn; City Attorney Soren
Mattick, Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, Assistant City Administrator for
Long -Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Melanie Curtis; City Engineer
Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Jackie Young.
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 7:00 o'clock p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item Nos. 10 through 16 were added to the Consent Agenda.
Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE:
Ayes 4, Nays 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono City Council meeting of
September 24, 2007, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — JAYE ANNE ZULLO, REPRESENTATIVE
Zullo stated she had nothing to report but would be available for questions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*3. #05-3083a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT #4,25 BROWN ROAD SOUTH
MUSA — FINAL ADOPTION — RESOLUTION NO. 5672
Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5672, a Resolution Approving
Amendment #4 of the 2000-2020 City of Orono Community Management Plan. VOTE: Ayes 4,
Nays 0.
*4. #05-3083b COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT #5, MYRTLEWOOD .�(
NEIGHBORHOOD MUSA — FINAL ADOPTION — RESOLUTION NO. 5673
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Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5673, a Resolution Approving
Amendment #5 of the 2000-2020 City of Orono Community Management Plan. VOTE: Ayes 4,
Nays 0.
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