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. building setback requirements,the Code requires all accessory buildings associated with golf course uses to be located at least 50 feet from adjacent residential properties. The applicant is requesting setback variances for proposed accessory buildings,a variance to the limit of oversized accessory buildings, and a variance from the maximum total square footage of accessory buildings in conjunction with an amendment to the existing golf course conditional use permit to construct new accessory buildings. Currently there is a 3,300 square foot cold storage building on the north side of the Luce Line Trail and the applicant is proposing to construct a new 8,000 square foot building for cold storage to be placed in the same general location. The existing north building is approximately 55 feet from the south property line and 115 feet from the residential property to the west. The new north building is proposed to be 30 feet from the Luce Line property line and 115 feet from the west. On the south side of the trail, there are existing buildings/storage container structures which occupy approximately 8,500 square feet. The existing buildings on the south side of the Luce Line both encroach on or over the Luce Line property line. The shop/maintenance building is 26 feet from the adjacent residential property to the west. The new larger south building will be 19 feet from the Luce Line property line and 10 feet from the west. However,the new building will be 70 feet from the nearest residence. The building is proposed to be situated in the grade of the hill to further screen the mass of the building. The building and yard spaces were designed to screen operating noise from the residence The golf course has been working closely with the neighbors and included in the packet are supporting letters from those neighbors. Staff supports the request for the new buildings and believes the buildings are appropriately sized for the site. Gettman asked if the DNR has provided any input into the application. Curtis stated the DNR was notified of the request and that perhaps the applicant can speak to that. Tom Cullum, President of the Wayzata Country Club, stated they have people here to answer any questions. Wayne Hilbert, CNH Architects, stated the functions of the proposed new buildings are current uses on the site. Parts of the site will be cleaned up and stored indoors. A lot of the shipping containers are also proposed to be removed. Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Greg Nafstad,460 Old Long Lake Road, stated his father recently passed away and his house is located next to the country club. Nafstad asked if the building meets the setback requirement. Curtis indicated the applicant is requesting a variance as the building would be located 10 feet from the property line and 70 feet from the residence. The setback requirement is 50 feet. The current structure is 26 feet from the property line. Ressler stated it would be 15 feet closer to the property line and 40 feet from the Luce Line. Page 8 of 19