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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 21,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> The Orono Planning Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: <br /> Chair Jon Ressler, Commissioners Bob Erickson, Matt Gettman, Scott Kirchner, Dennis Libby. The <br /> following Commissioners were absent: Chris Bollis and Mark McCutcheon. Representing Staff were <br /> Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart and City Planners Melanie Curtis and Laura Oakden. <br /> Chair Ressler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br /> Kirchner moved,Libby seconded,to approve the Agenda for the August 17,2020 Planning <br /> Commission meeting.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 17,2020 <br /> Gettman moved,Erickson seconded,to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission <br /> meeting of July 20,2020,as submitted.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> 1. LA20-000022,RANDY HAAPALA,HNH HOMES OB/O WILLIAM&KATHLEEN <br /> WANNER 1095 FERNDALE RD WEST,VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE <br /> PERMITS. STAFF: MELANIE CURTIS. <br /> Rick Storlien, RDS Architects, OBO William&Kathleen Wanner, Applicants,were present. <br /> Staff presented a summary of packet information. Curtis noted this property has a history of variances to <br /> redevelopment beginning in 2009,variances were granted, renewed and eventually expired due to <br /> inactivity. The applicant has demonstrated practical difficulties to support the requested lot area, lot <br /> width, setback and hardcover variances without generating neighborhood opposition. Staff recommends <br /> approval of the recommendation, however the flood plain requirement for a 15-foot elevation bench <br /> around the home should be met if there is adequate space on the property and the grading plan can be <br /> modified to conform. <br /> Chair Ressler asked if the blue line she mentioned onscreen is in compliance and not encroaching on the <br /> setback. <br /> Curtis pointed out one area of the home and patio that encroach on the setback, noting it is 530 square <br /> feet. <br /> Rick Storlien, RDS Architects, 10135 47th Avenue North, Plymouth said Ms. Curtis presented things well <br /> and he welcomes any questions. <br /> Gettman asked,when considering the actual layout, were there any possible plans that allowed for no <br /> encroachment of the 75 foot setback. <br /> Page 1 of 27 <br />