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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, March 21, 2022 6:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. LA22-000013, JALIN DESIGN, LLC – JEFF LINDGREN, 2726 CAROLINE AVENUE, AVERAGE LAKESHORE SETBACK VARIANCE (STAFF: MELANIE CURTIS) Jeff Lindgren, on behalf of the Applicant, was present. Staff presented a summary packet of information. Curtis stated the owners would like to construct additions on the lakeside of their home including a main level expansion of the kitchen and a screen porch which will encroach approximately 15 feet into the Average Lakeshore Setback (ALS). They also plan to rebuild an existing deck with a slightly expanded footprint squaring off some clipped edges of the existing footprint which is 21.5 feet into the ALS. The Applicant has identified the unique shoreline, adjacent homes, and shape and orientation of the subject property as practical difficulties. The proposed additions have been designed to minimize impact to the adjacent properties and to protect their existing views of the lake. Supportive comments have been received by the affected neighbors on each side of the property and are included in the packet. Staff agrees that the location of the existing home with respect to the shoreline and adjacent homes contribute to practical difficulty on the property. Staff recommends approval of the Average Lakeshore Setback as requested. Jeff Lindgren, 6514 108th Trail, Brooklyn Park, stated the existing deck is actually a habitable porch which is enclosed and heated; it is falling apart and leaking. Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. Libby agreed it is an unusual property with the way the lot is shaped and the orientation. Erickson also feels this is a reasonable use for the property with many neighboring homes already having been upgraded and the owners are bringing this home closer to the level of the neighborhood. Chair McCutcheon agreed. Libby moved, Erickson seconded, to approve LA22-000013, 2726 Caroline Avenue, Average Lakeshore Setback Variance. VOTE: Ayes: 4, Nays 0.