11-20-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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• • • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 1995 ( #8 - #2078 Jensen Homes - Continued) Lindquist said he saw Knight's concern with losing his right to subdivide in the future as the ordinance under item 91 would affect his ability to be served by this easement road. Knight agreed that this would adversely affect his property. Lindquist added that even though this was true, Staff cannot violate the code now in order to not affect a possible future application. It was noted that the ordinance would still be in effect even if it was not listed in the resolution. Mabusth suggested that Knight bring this concern before the Council. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2078 with Staff recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #9) #2083 BERNICE M. ZUMBUSCH, 1535 LONG LAKE BLVD. - VARIANCES -PUBLIC HEARIN"" - 10:18- 102', P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the application was for hardcover variance to replace a lakeshore deck with stairs. There would be no changes in hardcover in the 0 -75' zone at 16.29% or in the 75 -250' zone at 87.35 %. Structural coverage would remain the same at 20 %. There are no setback variances required. Karen Hessian, the applicant's daughter, said there were areas where plastic is located under the landscaping which could be removed. Mabusth said this would result in reductions of 2.8 %, or 131 s.f., in the 0 -75' zone, and 3.5 %, or 162 s.f., in the 75 -250 s.f. Lindquist asked if not all of the plastic could be removed or if some were needed on the steep hill. Hessian said the plastic on the hill was probably for erosion control; but on top of the hill and by the house, the plastic could be removed. Peterson asked what Staff would recommend regarding removal of plastic from the hill area. Mabusth said she would need to consult with the City Engineer. He did note there were timbers in the area. Peterson asked Mark Gronberg, who was in attendance, if the plastic in that area could be removed. Gronberg said it was a possibility Hessian was asked for a time frame. She said the plan was to reconstruct the deck in the spring. Lindquist said this would allow the Engineer to review and make a. recommendation. Hessian noted that her mother was out of town now but would be home to attend the December meeting. 21