10-17-2022 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 19, 2022 6:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 9 Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. McCutcheon noted the Applicant seems to understand the building envelope and the garage is within that. He does not think it is egregious and in Minnesota an attached garage makes a lot of sense. Kirchner agrees and noted the significant benefit in removing the existing detached garage out of the right-of-way and away from public utilities as noted by Staff. That is a significant improvement to the benefit of the City and surrounding neighbors when those utilities need to be serviced. Kraemer agreed it is a win-win-win for the neighbors, homeowner, and City. Ressler agreed they are improving the position and showing something reasonable. He is in support. Kirchner moved, Ressler seconded, to approve LA22-000045, 1153 Elmwood Avenue. VOTE: Ayes: 7, Nays 0. 4. LA22-000046 ESKUCHE DESIGN, 3345 FOX STREET, REQUESTS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A GUEST HOUSE USE. (STAFF: MELANIE CURTIS) Peter Eskuche, Applicant, was present. Staff presented a summary packet of information. Curtis noted The Applicant wishes to construct a new, 971 square foot accessory building which will function as a guest house and the property meets size qualification to support a guesthouse which will be four bedrooms and the septic system on the property will need to be upsized to support. It will be in a conforming location and will meet all regulations including height. The City has not received any public comments and Staff recommends approval conditioned upon the property owner’s agreement for the filing of a covenant in the title of the property assuring that the guesthouse will not be used for a home occupation, will not be rented or leased under any circumstances, and recommendation of an additional condition of approval that the septic system be upgraded appropriately. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Eskuche noted it is a completely conforming and permitted use and he is available for any questions. Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Ressler noted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) has governing rules and regulations that must be met with a permit which are the protections the City has. Ressler moved, Libby seconded, to approve LA22-000046, 3345 Fox Street, Conditional Use Permit as applied. VOTE: Ayes: 7, Nays 0. 5. LA22-000048 TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO MAXIMUM ACCESSORY BUILDING HEIGHT WITHIN RR-1A AND RR-1B RURAL ZONING DISTRICTS. (STAFF: LAURA OAKDEN)