08-19-2019 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,August 19,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Olson pointed out the new driveway and the property line. Everything that is being done is being done within the subject property. Gettman stated that will be an easier path for people to go south to east. Hilbert stated the road to the right is the path to the clubhouse. Ressler stated on his first look at the application, he did not see the need for the 10-foot variance and that he was surprised the homeowners' association was in support of it. Following a closer review and a visit to the site, it is understandable why they are proposing that location. When you look at hardcover, a lot of times it is pictured as just driveway, but the building will help take the noise away from some of the equipment and improve the traffic flow. The building will simply house the equipment and they have to move it closer anyway because the DNR will not allow it to be rebuilt in its current location. Ressler stated normally he would not swap hardcover for structure, but in this case the utility of the site is what is telling. The applicant is trying to protect the lakeshore and will be preserving screening. Ressler noted he does not see a better place for the building, and that if it is relocated, something else would need to be sacrificed. Ressler indicated he is in support of the application. Erickson moved to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000057,Wayzata Country Club, 430 Old Long Lake Road,per Staff's recommendation, Gettman asked whether the motion could be made contingent upon hearing from the DNR. Curtis stated Staff can provide another notice to the DNR and that they usually are prompt to address issues on their land. Ressler stated no response can be interpreted as them not opposing it and that he does not feel it would be fair to withdraw the approval based upon some unknown comment of the DNR. Ressler noted the City Council can make that determination if they deem it appropriate. Libby seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1,McCutcheon Opposed. 6. LA19-000058 WEST BAY HOMES, 1080 HERITAGE LANE, INTERIM USE PERMIT, 7:46 P.M.—8:16 P.M. (Commissioner Libby recused himself from the application.) Rick Vogelsang, West Bay Homes,was present Oakden stated a new home is being designed for the site and will involve the export of approximately 5,500 cubic yards of material from the site to accommodate the proposed home foundation and lot excavations due to the substantial slope of the vacant lot. As a result, an interim use permit is required. The applicant is proposing to haul the material down Heritage and County Road 15 out of Orono city limits. No public comments have been received. Page 11 of 19