08-21-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 21, 1995 ( #7 - #2045 John Steinmetz - Continued) Mabusth reported that this property is located at the intersection of Brown Road South and Willow Drive with the house on higher elevations from adjacent roadways. The original driveway has been relocated to Willow Drive along with a new detached garage. New landscaping has also been done. The proposal requires structural coverage and street setback variances for a covered deck to be installed around the entire residence along with a single story addition at the NE corner of existing residence. Dave Zetterstrom of the Hennepin DOT said there was no minimum setback requirement from a county road. The deck is proposed at 8' width with a 2' overhang extending over the deck and would be located approximately 44' from Willow Drive and 0' from Brown Road South. The structural coverage variance is magnified by the new addition. It exists at 9.3% and is proposed at 16.3% for 260 s.f. or 1.3% excess. No hardcover problems exist. Commissioners discussed ways to eliminate the structural coverage problem. The code allows 15% of area for properties under 2 acres. Peterson suggested the deck and overhang be used on three sides of the home. Hawn suggested eliminating the deck from is the Brown Road side of the residence. The applicant emphasized a four -sided deck and overhang for consistency and for an aesthetically pleasing look. It was suggested to recalculate the deck at 6' in order to maintain the consistency in look, to move back away from the county road, and stay within the structural coverage guidelines. Schroeder noted the considerable hardships. The higher elevation at the road side was noted. Lindquist said downsizing 1 -1/2' all around would meet the requirements. There were no public comments. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2045 with the condition the structure is within the maximum of 15% lot coverage to allow the applicant flexibility, and to be at least 2' off the setback line to the county road and the Brown Road right of way. Mabusth asked the applicant to have the surveyor locate the ditch area and traveled road within the right of way. Ayes 6, Nays 0. ( #8) #2046 LAKEVIEW GOLF, 405 NORTH ARM DRIVE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:40 -8 :52 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. • The applicant and the builder were present.