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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,April 15,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> or a logical addition to the home. The flexibility afforded by the Zoning Code from the side and front <br /> yard setbacks do not eliminate the need for variances for this project. <br /> No public comments have been received. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the front yard and side yard setback variances for the addition. <br /> The applicant should assure the roof does not drain to the east and the new driveway does not drain to the <br /> west onto the neighbor's property. In addition,the driveway should be adjusted at the street so to <br /> accommodate the City Engineer's recommendations. <br /> Curtis displayed an aerial photograph of the property and pointed out the location of the addition. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Veniamin Bocharnikov,Applicant, stated he can answer any questions. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br /> Erickson indicated he is supportive of Staff's recommendation. <br /> Libby stated as long as the City Engineer's recommendations are followed, he would be in favor of it. <br /> Ressler stated he would be in favor of it since it appears to be in conformance with the neighborhood. <br /> Gettman stated he also supports Staff's recommendations. <br /> McCutcheon commented the applicant needs a garage in Minnesota and that he would support the <br /> request. <br /> Libby moved,Gettman seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000020, <br /> Veniamin Bocharnikov,3593 Crystal Place,granting of variances. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 5. LA19-000021 BEN AND KATRINA WASSCHER,4775 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, <br /> VARIANCES,7:37 P.M.—7:42 P.M. <br /> Ben Wasscher,Applicant,was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a rear(street)yard setback variance to construct a 269 square foot <br /> addition to the existing home 22.3 feet from the North Shore Drive west property line where a 30-foot <br /> setback is required. Due to the extreme topography and bluff on the lake side of the property,the home is <br /> located nearer to the rear street lot line than is permitted. The addition conforms to all codes except for the <br /> rear yard setback. At 22.3,the applicant is attempting to keep the rear yard encroachment less than the <br /> existing home, which is set back 21.3 feet. <br /> Page 11 of 29 <br />