10-20-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1997 ( #1 - Navarre Housing Study - Continued) Van Zomeren stated Lake Minnetonka area cities have met over the summer to discuss gathering information on housing in the revision of each community's Comprehensive Plan. Some of the cities lack affordable housing. The cities are attempting to work together on this issue and intend to hire a consultant to assist in this research. The Met Council has provided $17,000 towards the hiring of the consultant. The groundwork has been laid out in respect to review of affordable housing. Berg asked if a HRA block grant would be required, and if so, who would administer it. Van Zomeren said she did not know if this was necessary but noted that the programs use the same contact person and will investigate the matter. Lindquist asked Staff to keep the Planning Commission updated noting additional work is required. Bressler said additional work will be performed as review of the Comprehensive Plan continues. OLD BUSINESS - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS ( #2) #2290 ELAINE AND STEVE SILUS, 3235 CASCO CIRCLE - • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6:45 -6:47 P.M. The Applicants were unable to attend the meeting. Hawn moved, McMillan seconded, to table Application #2290. Lindquist reported that the application would not be reviewed again until the January meeting of the Planning Commission. However, if the applicant agrees with the 5' minimum location of structure from the property line, the application will not require further review by the Planning Commission. Van Zomeren said she has spoken with Building Inspector Lyle Oman, who will issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for the applicants. Gravel will be placed on the driveway over the winter months. Van Zomeren will notify the neighbors of this situation. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 0