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► #27SS Long Lake Fire Station Site February IS, 2002 Page? 2.Do the hardships stated in the text support the granting of the setback variance? Are there any significant impacts ofthe 40' setback that should be mitigated by attaching specific conditions to the variance approval? 3.Arc there any issues with the proposed plat that Planning Commission has concerns about? Are fiiere any unresolved issues which would prevent the plat from moving forward to Council for Preliminary Plat Approval? Does Planning Commission accept the status of Lot 2 as a building site for future use and probable rezoning to match the CMP densities of 2-3 units per acre, or should it be platted as an outlot requiring future approval before it can be developed? Staff Recommendatioii Staff recommends approval of the proposed 2-lot plat subject to MCWD wetland mitigation and stormwater management plan approval. Because this is a joint project between the cities of Orono and Long Lake for a municipal building, the City Council should determine whether impact fees such as park dedication/fees and stormwater trunk fees are applicable. Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow a 40 ’ side street setback where 50' would normally be required, based on the hardships enumerated in the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the CUP for a hose tower 35' in height where the maximum allowed building height is normally 30', subject to a condition that no signage be allowed on the tower, and that its facade materials match the rest of the building so »hat it does not become unnecessarily noticeable, and that it not be lighted. Planning Commission Options for Action 1. Recommend approval per staff recommendation. 2. Recommend approval with additional conditions or stipulations. 3. Recommend denial of part or all of the proposal. 4. Table for further information (specify). 5.Other. i