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J’ i -—f . •> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Mooday, September 17,2001 6:30 o’clock p.m. (001-2709 Richard Shull, Cantinued) Smith moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of Application 001-2709, Richard R. Shull, 2285 French Lake Road, granting of variances to hardcover in the 0-75* area, average lakeshore setback, and the structural setbacks for Natural Environment Lakes to permit an addition to the cast end of the residence and an entryway over existing steps. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. (07) 001-2710 DONALD AND JOANNE DAVIDSON, 568 KEENE AVENUE, VARIANCES, 7:39 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. Donald and Joanne Davidson, Applicants, were present along with Dave Harrison, Project Architect. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Gaffron stated the Applicants are requesting variances to lot area, lot width, and front, rear and side yard setbacks to permit the construction of a new residence on a vacant lot. The lot consists of .52 acres and is located within the RR-IB District, which has a two acre minimum lot size. Gaffron stated the functional definitions of what is a front, side, and back yard for this lot do not necessarily match the City ’s Code. Technically this lot is considered a comer lot, with the short side along undeveloped Fox Street being considered the front by definition. However, since Fox Street will likely never be developed as a roadway in this area, for purposes of this variance request and for development on this lot, the west lot line along Keene Avenue will be considered as front, the east line as rear, and the line along Fox Street right-of-way will be considered as a side street lot line Gaffron stated the proposed residence meets the City ’s standards of 15 percent for structural lot coverage. The property is allowed 3,397 square feet of structure, with the proposed residence being exactly 3.397 square feel. Gaffron noted the property was assessed for a sewer unit as part of the Minnetonka Bluffs Sewer Project in the early 1980s, but has been vacant for a number of years. Gaffron stated the Public Works Director has reviewed this application and approves the two curb cuts. Dave I larrison stated he is available to answer questions. John McAlpin, 559 Russell Avenue, requested clarification of where the sewer connection is located and what setback variance is being required. Gaffron noted the required setback variances. McAlpin inquired what plans the Applicants had for landscaping the area. Dav idson stated it is his intention to leave the area natural. Smith indicated the packet is public information and is available for review by any interested citizens. PAGE 10