08-17-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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A ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 1998 • (#2404 OTTEN BROTHERS NURSERY, Continued) at the rear of the property with pine trees on top, with the area needing to be cleaned up somewhat. Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the amendment to the PUD agreement, denial of the proposed location of the loading dock with relocation to Lot 2, approve location of the canopy, and address the concerns of the neighbor. Johnson stated Otten Brothers are proposing to construct the greenhouse to maintain quality materials throughout the year. Johnson commented the photographs do not depict the garbage dump that is referenced in the letter, but indicated a willingness to work with the adjoining property owners in an effort to add more screening, noting that Otten Brothers have complied with what was required of them as far as landscaping and screening. Lindquist stated he was not in favor of a retaining wall/loading dock located in Outlot C. Chair Smith indicated she would go along with Staff's recommendations. Lindquist noted the light posts located at the Highway 12 entrance must meet a five foot setback from the right-of-way. Joel Walvatne, 710 Dickey Lake Drive, commented he owns the property to the north and in his opinion feels the required landscaping does not meet the original requirements. Lindquist inquired where Walvatne would like the additional screening. • Walvatne stated he was promised more trees which have not been planted. Johnson remarked Otten Brothers is open to more screening to accommodate the concerns of the neighbors. Lindquist commented both parties need to be cooperative. Walvatne remarked it was the original intent that the roadway would be used as an additional buffer and nothing be located there. Chair Smith indicated that was the Planning Commission's consensus as well. Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2404, Otten Brothers Nursery, 2350 West Wayzata Boulevard, per Staffs recommendations as outlined in the August 14, 1998 memorandum, and directed Often Brothers to cooperate with the neighbors in an attempt to provide acceptable screening to both parties. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#12) 2405 GEORGE KALWEIT, 4265 FOREST LAKE DRIVE -VARIANCES, 9:33 p.m. -9:42 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mr. and Mrs. Kalweit was present. Weinberger commented the Applicants are proposing to reconstruct a deck that was severely • damaged by a tree in late spring as a result of a storm. The new proposal is to increase the size of Page 14