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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 16,2019 <br /> 6:30 p.m. <br /> Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 8:42 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 8:42 p.m. <br /> Ressler stated anytime there is the opportunity to go to a sewer connection versus a septic field or holding <br /> tank,it is better situation. Feel it is pretty straight forward. <br /> McCutcheon stated he always gets concerned about density, but if the property were subdivided, it would <br /> have to come back before the Planning Commission to allow that additional density. While I have some <br /> reservations, it would be better to hook up to municipal sewer. <br /> Erickson and Bollis indicated they are in support of the application. <br /> Gettman and Thiesse stated they do not have any reservations with the application. <br /> McCutcheon moved, Gettman seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000070, <br /> Wayzata Country Club,430 Old Long Lake Road, Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) <br /> Expansion. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 6. LA19-000071 MARTHA HEAD,2090 SHORELINE DRIVE,VARIANCE,8:45 P.M.— <br /> 8:49 P.M. <br /> Martha Meyers Head, Applicant,was present <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is proposing to conduct some additions to the existing home. The additions <br /> will be located outside the 75-foot setback but they will require an average lakeshore setback variance. <br /> Based on the structures located at 2165 North Shore Drive,the structures on the subject project must be at <br /> least 170-plus from the lake. The improvements to the existing home will be approximately 93 feet closer <br /> to the lake. <br /> Staff finds that the peninsula configuration of the property functions much like an island. This lot and the <br /> lot at 2165 North Shore Drive share a 6-foot connection across the bay, which establishes the average <br /> lakeshore setback requirement. The existing or proposed improvements on the subject property do not <br /> block views of the lake from the home at 2165 North Shore Drive as it is across the water from the home. <br /> Staff finds this satisfies the practical difficulty requirement for the average lakeshore setback. <br /> To date, no public comments have been received. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Laurel Ulland,Architect, stated the original house was constructed before 1900 and was added on a <br /> couple of times. The present property owner would like to renovate it. The house is located on a very <br /> unique piece of property. The portion of the property that is buildable is a very small spot in the middle <br /> Page 19 of 24 <br />