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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 21, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. 2. LA18-000039 CATHERINE MEYER, 493 PARK AVENUE, VARIANCES, 6:31 P.M. — 6:35 P.M. Catherine Meyer, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting lot width and lot area variances in order to develop the vacant property and to take advantage of the Tier 3 hardcover level of 35 percent. Until recently, the property was made up of two separate PIDs. The combined property is a small lot which qualifies for buildability without area and width variances. The property owner recently combined the two PIDS into one property, which is still in process at Hennepin County. Plans have been submitted which meet all of the LR -113 district setbacks and reflect a proposed hardcover level of approximately 29 percent. In order to be able to exceed 25 percent up to the 35 percent limit, the lot area and width variances are required. Once the area and width variances are granted, any additional hardcover in the future would be limited to 35 percent. Staff finds that there are demonstrable practical difficulties supporting the lot area and lot width variance to develop the property. Staff recommends approval of the lot area and lot width variances. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Catherine Meyer, Applicant, stated she is here to answer questions. Meyer indicated she has lived in her home for 40 years and that she is hoping to build a smaller house next door for herself and that her daughter and her family will be moving into her current home. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Thiesse commented the house is of a moderate size, fits the neighborhood, and that he does not have a problem with the application. Landgraver stated it is a prudent approach since the hardcover is below the allowable limit. Lemke moved, Landgraver seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. LA18-000041, Catherine Meyer, 493 Park Avenue, subject to the two lots being combined. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0.