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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, February 21, 2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. 5. #17-3901 MICHAEL DEMENGE, 4380 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH, VARIANCE, 7:24 P.M. — 7:28 P.M. Michael Demenge, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated this property is located in the RR -IA, which requires a 100 -foot front yard setback. In the late 1990s, Hennepin County acquired a portion of this property in order to realign CSAH 6 and create a frontage cul-de-sac. The existing home on the property at that time met the front yard setback. The applicant is requesting a front yard setback variance in order to construct a second story addition over the existing home 76 feet from the front lot line where a 100 -foot setback is required. Planning Staff recommends approval of the setback variance. The setback variance and septic system variance will be considered by the City Council at their February 27 meeting. The setback variance is the only item that is before the Planning Commission at this time. Landgraver asked how future property owners are notified of the lack of a second septic site. Curtis stated she is not familiar with the process since it is a building official process. Curtis stated to her knowledge the primary site is proposed to be the future alternate site as well. Curtis stated to her understanding there is notification. Curtis stated she can make that part of the recommendations if the Planning Commission would like. Michael Demenge, Applicant, stated he has nothing further to add to Staff's report. Demenge stated his intent is to improve the current home for the neighborhood and the future owner. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. Thiesse commented the application is pretty straight forward. Schoenzeit moved, Lemke seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3901, Michael Demenge, 4380 Sixth Avenue North, granting of a variance. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0.