04-15-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 1996 •( #7 - 92124 John Earfing - Continued) Lindquist moved, Berg seconded, to approve Application #2124 for a 40' street setback variance and placement of structure 50' in front of the principal structure. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Smith. Smith noted her objection to the location near the outlot, the front yard, and other areas within the parcel where the garage could be located. ( #8) #2125 RICHARD D. CLIFFORD, 4760 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 8:30 -8:55 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mr. Clifford was present along with the buyer of the property, Tim Olson. Mabusth reported that the application was for variances to lot area and lot width, both variances which have previously been approved by the City in 1984 and 1986. Since then, new shoreline regulations have taken affect, and a setback variance is now required for land alterations within the required 20' setback from the top of a bluff. The bluff is located in the street yard adjacent to the county road. The structure meets the required setbacks. The 20' impact zone would be impacted by land alteration encroaching 3' into the zone. • A letter from Ceil Strauss of the DNR was read stating the structure meets the setbacks and noting the amended elevations will provide a stormwater benefit. Strauss, with the grading as proposed, approved the application, noting the runoff would be slowed down and ponded somewhat on the property. is Peterson noted that the bluff issue went into effect in 1992. The City adopted the code based on state and federal regulations. He reported that there were strict guidelines in determining whether an area was a bluff. Olson questioned, based on the 44% rate caused by the cut of the roadway, whether a second bluff was created. Mabusth informed Olson he could meet with Mike Gaffron, who did the analysis. In public comment, Jim Thomsen, 4750 North Shore Drive, said he was concerned with approval of a width variance. Mabusth said the measurement is taken at the setback line from the north by coming in 35' and measuring the distance. Mabusth said the standard is 140'. Thomsen asked how close the proposed building would be to his existing building. Mabusth said the setback is 10' and is proposed at 1.5'. Thomsen asked about the elevation of the home. Mabusth said the home was a walkout design with 3 levels being visible from the county road and two from the north. 10