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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> November 21,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> proposing to increase the ceiling height in the entire main level, reflected in the approximate 2 foot roof <br /> height expansion. They are proposing to add a second story over the western portion of home increasing <br /> the overall height by 13 feet plus chimneys. There are four areas of footprint expansion proposed,shown <br /> in yellow,the largest addition is a 22'x 26.5' garage addition on the rear which meets the required <br /> setbacks.The three other footprint expansions include the covered porch entry and 6.5'x 9' addition on <br /> the street side of the home 60-feet from the lake, a small addition on the west side of the home 48-feet <br /> from the lake,and a small chimney addition on the lakeside of the home. The chimney is approximately <br /> 13-feet taller than the existing roof height and will be 18 feet from the lake. The property currently has <br /> 33.9%hardcover where 25%is permitted. The majority of the hardcover is located within the 75-foot <br /> setback. The Applicant is showing some new areas of hardcover and is proposing to remove 224 square <br /> feet of total hardcover resulting in 32.9%hardcover. Staff finds the location of existing improvements <br /> impede opportunities for constructing conforming additions,height,or footprint changes to the home. <br /> however,the scale of the proposal to expand the non-conformities within the ALS and 75 foot setback are <br /> at a level that may not be reasonable.The increase of mass within the setbacks is not supported by <br /> practical difficulties and for that reason Staff recommends denial. <br /> Sarah and Travis Wildenberg, 1421 North Arm Drive,purchased the property in July 2022.They love the <br /> architecture and design, as well as the large front yard.The proposed plans are what they hope will be <br /> their forever family home. <br /> Peter Eskuche, 18318 Minnetonka Boulevard,Deephaven,has been working with the Applicants to <br /> expand the home to fit their family as it is quite a small residence on a slab. Going below ground would <br /> not be possible and would be disruptive given the proximity to the lake which is why they decided to <br /> design above the main area of the home and garage.He noted they are trying not to increase hardcover <br /> because it is so far over.There are also extensive patios along the shoreline which are all being removed, <br /> and the shore will be stabilized and restored as much as possible.Mr.Eskuche believes restoring the <br /> structure would be less damaging than tearing it down because it is literally on the lake.He noted they are <br /> trying to keep the scale of the house to the east as it is a very close proximity. In several areas of the <br /> house,Mr. Eskuche is not sure they have 8 foot ceilings so they are trying update the function and scale <br /> of the house. <br /> Ressler asked if there is a design that allows them to go up without increasing. <br /> Mr. Eskuche noted there is a possibility on the lakeside,but the problem is that almost the entire house is <br /> within the 75 foot setback.In looking at the upper level plan and east façade,it is possible that not all of <br /> that space would be entirely needed. <br /> Chair McCutcheon asked if they considered the back of the property behind the average lakeshore setback <br /> (ALS). <br /> Mr. Eskuche stated they were trying to disturb as little of the property as possible. That would be an <br /> exploration if this does not go through,but it is more hardcover. <br /> Chair McCutcheon has never seen a house this close to the lake. He noted they have a long driveway <br /> which adds hardcover and a house with decking overhanging the lake.He asked if they make an existing <br /> situation worse in putting massing inside the ALS. <br /> Page 10 of 13 <br />