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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> March 20,2023 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> The Orono Planning Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: <br /> Chair Mark McCutcheon, and Commissioners Dennis Libby,Jon Ressler and Bob Erickson. <br /> Commissioners Chris Bollis and Matt Gettman were absent. Representing Staff were Community <br /> Development Director Laura Oakden and City Planner Natalie Nye. <br /> Chair McCutcheon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br /> Libby moved,Ressler seconded,to approve the Agenda.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21,2023 <br /> Ressler moved,Erickson seconded,to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission <br /> meeting of February 21,2023.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> 1. LA23-000003 H& U CONSTRUCTION—JOSEPH UHLORN,200 WAYZATA BLVD. W <br /> CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PARKING LOT EXPANSION <br /> City Planner Nye gave a presentation on the item, stating the Wayzata Country Club is requesting <br /> approvals in order to replace and expand an existing parking lot. The project also includes some <br /> landscaping,patios, walkways,retaining walls.The Country Club is in both the City of Orono and <br /> Wayzata.Most of the property,about 150 of the 215 acres, is actually in Orono but most of the proposed <br /> project is in the City of Wayzata. They currently operate under a conditional use permit for golf course <br /> use. Any expansion or changes made to the site triggers the need for a new CUP or an amended CUP. <br /> This proposal doesn't have any changes made to the buildings or any new buildings. They're expanding <br /> the parking lot and specifically adding about 7500 square feet and the Orono parcel for more parking <br /> spaces. Staff is recommending approval. The applicant is here today to answer any questions and no <br /> public comments have been received. <br /> Joseph.Uhlorn of H&U Construction said the project in the city of Orono involves the replacement and <br /> expansion of the parking lot. There is one site light that is located in the island in the Orono city limits <br /> and it is a downlight and there's stormwater improvements being done.He said the golf course has had <br /> capacity issues with the parking lot resulting in the need to have people park off-site and be shuttled, <br /> which presents a safety concern.Additional sidewalks will also move pedestrians more safely. <br /> Commissioners asked about close proximity to residential homes as it relates to parking and lighting. <br /> Uhlorn said some changes, for example switching to a downlight,had been made based on feedback from <br /> neighboring homeowners.He added, aging timber retaining walls that are actually in Wayzata would also <br /> be replaced as part of the project. <br /> Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. <br /> Page 1of2 <br />