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1 ' <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 16, 1998 <br /> • (#2430 Paul Phillips, continued) <br /> Lindquist inquired whether it was necessary per City codes. <br /> Van Zomeren stated if three residences will be accessing this driveway, a cul-de-sac will be <br /> necessary. Van Zomeren remarked that cul-de-sacs are platted at 50 feet and paved at 40 feet. <br /> Hawn stated that the curb cut off of County Road 6 is out of the question. Hawn noted that City <br /> codes requires cul-de-sacs in subdivisions. <br /> Van Zomeren remarked that Hennepin County would not allow access off of County Road 6. <br /> Chair Smith stated if approved, it would set a precedent. <br /> Lindquist stated he was in favor of the plan as presented without a cul-de-sac. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether the cul-de-sac had to be 50 feet. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the cul-de-sac has to be platted at 50 feet. <br /> Chair Smith remarked that the Planning Commission needs to look at the future needs of this <br /> subdivision. <br /> Lindquist moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Application #2430, 2140 Sixth Avenue <br /> North, as submitted. NO VOTE TAKEN. <br /> • Lindquist stated the driveway is basically serving only two lots, noting that access cannot be gained <br /> off of County Road 6. <br /> McMillan inquired whether this would still be considered a front lot/back lot situation. <br /> Stoddard remarked he is in agreement with Lindquist. <br /> Van Zomeren stated with the outlot being platted, this lot would now have access and would not be <br /> considered a front lot/back lot situation. Van Zomeren stated the fire and police departments still <br /> need to review this plan. <br /> Lindquist moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Application #2430, 2140 Sixth Avenue <br /> North, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 2, Hawn and Smith opposed. <br /> Hawn stated she voted nay on this motion because it might set a precedent by not requiring a <br /> platted cul-de-sac for this subdivision and in her opinion no hardship was demonstrated. <br /> Chair Smith agreed with Hawn. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> (#3) #2399 MURIEL SENN, 4448 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, VARIANCES, 7:36 p.m. -8:06 p.m. <br /> Muriel Senn was present. <br /> . Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is requesting multiple variances to add to an existing residence. <br /> This application has been postponed at prior meetings to allow the Applicant time to obtain an <br /> Page 6 <br />