08-18-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1997 • ( #8 - #2272 Wyatt Moe - Continued) The survey has not yet been revised but plans include City maintaining a 40' right -of -way from the center line of Spruce Place. The vacation is from a line northward in exchange for rededication of another portion. The two lots would become about the same size. The plan calls for the north lot to decrease from about 39,000 s.f. to 30,000, or .7 acres. The southern lot would increase from 10,300 s.f to 21,000 s.f., or .5 acres. These lot sizes are typical of other lots in the area. The rearrangement incorporates a portion of the park land. Hennepin County has determined that since Loma Linda has not been vacated, the park area in question can go only to the Moe's for vacation attachment. The transfer of property would most likely involve a quit -claim deed for the portion of property intended to be given to the City. The resulting lots would still be substandard in size but would meet setbacks for the proposed new house on the southern property. A hardcover variance to allow 35.7% would be required for the new house in the 75 -250' setback where 25% is allowed. The northern lot existing hardcover would conform after the lot line rearrangement at 19.4 %. A variance would most likely be required for a future garage on the north lot. An easement would be required for the two existing sewer lines. Location of these lines • needs to be confirmed. Utility companies have been informed of the application request but have not yet responded. There are a number of facilities in and around the property for stormwater management. There is a culvert with an inlet west of the driveway, leading to the lake. There are drainageways through ditches and culvert under Spruce Place and from the northwest. 15' easements will be required for these drainageways. The wetland is very small and is not shown on any official maps. No recommendation is made for this inconsequential wetland. The existing driveway from Spruce Place serves the cabin on the south lot as well as the northern house. The northern lot could access Loma Linda by a driveway. This option could be considered under the application. Issues for consideration include whether a separate driveway for the northern lot should be required, and whether there is sufficient justification for the hardcover variance for the southern lot. Gaffron indicated that the variance requests are consistent with the neighborhood. He asked if there were concerns regarding the vacation. Hun had no additional comments. She noted that the existing culvert between the north and south lots was a joint effort between the applicant and City and paid for by the • applicant. 18