04-16-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. Dayton indicated it is. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Landgraver stated in his view there are extenuating circumstances for the average lakeshore setback and that it will not block any views due to the trees. Landgraver stated he is comfortable approving a variance. Thiesse indicated he is in agreement with Commissioner Landgraver. Dayton noted they were granted a variance ten years ago, which was extended for another year or two, but that they never received any offers on the land so the plat was never filed. Dayton stated in his view there is precedent to approve the average lakeshore setback variance. Leskinen and Schwingler indicated they are in agreement with the comments made about the average lakeshore setback. Lemke stated it seems like a long way to extend the sewer for one house and that perhaps it would be more appropriate if the land was subdivided in the future. Schoenzeit stated as long as the City Engineer feels the existing two septic sites do not need to be replaced, then he would be okay with not extending the sewer. Thiesse indicated he is in agreement. Schoenzeit stated the Planning Commission could recommend that if the situation changes, the septic situation be looked at again. Leskinen stated she is in agreement, noting that there are alternative sites available. Thiesse asked what the AC units are serving. Dayton indicated 20 -plus years ago the air-conditioning units were moved further away from the home and placed on a concrete slab inside an old structure to keep them out of sight and to block the sound. The air-conditioning units are now located on the new lot line, and if the buyers are willing to leave them there, Dayton stated they would like to leave them there. Page 5 of 23