10-19-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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, ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1998 • (#9) #2426 GEORGE STICKNEY, VICINITY OF 450 WILLOW DRIVE SOUTH and 2340 FOX STREET-SUBDIVISION, 7:43 p.m. -7:48 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. George Stickney was present. Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is proposing to subdivide a 6 2/3 acre parcel into two zoning lots. Lot 1 would consist of 4.02 acres and Lot 2 would consist of 2.57 acres which meet the minimum lot width and lot area requirements. Van Zomeren stated this property lies within the RR-1 B zoning district which requires that all lots have a two acre minimum and have two suitable sites for septic. Van Zomeren commented Steve Weckman has reviewed the site and expressed concerns about the septic site on Lot 2, but other sites might be available. Two suitable septic sites are available on the north lot. Van Zomeren stated access to the sites needs to be reviewed as well as plans for drainage. This application has been sent to the Hennepin County Assessor to determine a park dedication fee. Staff recommends approval subject to final approval of the septic plan. Stickney stated it is his intention to live on the four acre parcel, noting there are three suitable septic sites available on that lot. There were no public comments. Lindquist indicated he was in favor of the application. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded,to approve Application #2426, Vicinity of 450 Willow Drive South and 2340 Fox Street-Subdivision, subject to the conditions outlined in the October 15, 1998 Planner's Report. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARINGS (#14) #2427 KENTON AND DIANE CARLSON, 3498 NORTH SHORE DRIVE -VARIANCE, 7:59 p.m. -8:03 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Kenton and Diane Carlson were present. Van Zomeren stated this application is dealing with after-the-fact variances for a porch that was added to the south side of the house that was not part of the original structure that was damaged by the early summer storms. An after-the-fact side yard variance is needed to allow the porch to be located 3.2 feet from the east property line. An after-the-fact variance to the structural lot coverage is also needed to allow an additional 159 square feet to be added as structural coverage. Currently with the porch there is 26.25 percent structural lot coverage. Hardcover in the 75-250 setback has increased from 36.16 • percent to 37.43 percent, which requires an after-the-fact variance. Page 6