02-16-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 16, 1999 • said the applicant will be returning for a conditional use permit to complete a landscape pond at the north end of the property. Mabusth asked about the locations of the alternate and principal septic sites. Gustafson responded that the existing septic is located to the left side of the house. The alternate is in the front to the left of the driveway. Mabusth asked if the landscape pond has a purpose. Gustafson said there is a natural pond there now that must be realigned and the size adjusted because of the placement of the pool. Mabusth asked if the homeowners association has reviewed the landscape plan. Gustafson said the homeowner's association has seen the entire plan. There were no public comments. White said he had no questions. McMillan said that French Lake is an environmentally strong lake. She is in favor of the application despite the fact that it is within 150' of French Lake. She asked about the drainage for the pool water. Gustafson said it is a contained system. • McMillan said she has concerns about the pond because of its proximity to the lake. She does not object to the pool. Mabusth asked if a pool house structure will be necessary. Gustafson the pool equipment will be incorporated under the patio. White moved, McMillan seconded, a motion to approve Application#2440,for Dale Gustafson, on behalf of Robert Lux, 1209 French Creek Drive,for variances from the Natural Environment structure setback of 150' and from the rear yard setback requirement of 35' established by Resolution Number 1692 to allow a swimming pool and patio area to be located 91'from French Lake and 28'from the rear property line per the site plan dated January 21, 1999.VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#5)JOHN ERICSON, SR., 1620 SHADYWOOD ROAD,VARIANCES, 7:26 p.m. - 7:38 p.m. John Ericson was present. Weinberger presented the staff report. He said the applicant is requesting variances to permit the construction of a 20' by 12' boathouse to be located 20'from the lakeshore of Lake Minnetonka. The applicant requests to replace a boathouse removed in 1981. On July 27, 1981 the Orono City Council denied after-the-fact variances to permit major structural repairs to a lakeside boathouse that existed on this property. Mr. Ericson had started repairs to the boathouse without obtaining permits for the work. A stop work order was issued by the City requiring Mr. Ericson to apply for variances to permit the work. At the time the stop work order was granted, the top story of the structure had been elevated and the foundation was removed from below. The Code does not allow major repair for non- . Page 5