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5'ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Mondiiy, May 15, 2000 (#2569 Duncan MacMillan, Continued) Stoddard moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2569, W. Duncan MacMillan and William Waldron, 1860 Fox Street, for an After-the-Fact Conditional Use Permit to allow for after-the-fact dredging of a pond in excess of 500 cubic yards, subject to the four conditions outlined in the April 17, 2000 Planner’s Report. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 1, NEW BUSINESS (#4) #2578 DAVID AND LORRAINE LUNDBERG, 900 DAKOTA AVENUE - VARIANCE, 6:44 p.m. • 6:52 p.m. David and Lorraine Lundberg, Applicants, appeared. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Bottenberg stated the Applicants are proposing to construct a 26 by 26 two story garage addition to the existing residence. The addition will consist of a two stall garage on the first floor and a master bedroom and bathroom on the second floor. The proposed addition will tie into the existing first and second story floor plans with the bedrooms located on the south end of the residence. The proposed garage addition will use the existing driveway. Bottenberg noted the property is serviced with sewer and a private well, which dictated the locations of the garage addition. The well is located on the north side ol me house and the sewer line runs parallel to the driveway. The adjacent resident to the south is approximately 60 feet from the adjoining property line. The property is located within 1000 feet of Long Lake. Bottenberg stated the addition will result in an increase of structural coverage on the lot to 6.6 percent, where 4.5 percent exists and 15 percent is allowed. The addition will also result in a reduction of hardcover coverage in the 500-1000 fool setback area to 12.5 percent, where 12.6 percent exists and 35 percent is allowed. A variance to the side yard setback is required to permit a side yard setback of 11 feet where 30 feet is required. City Staff is recommending approval of the variance for side yard setback. Lundberg indicated they currently have a one car luck under garage and one bathroom. Lundberg stated they would like to construct the addition to accommodate a growing family. Smith inquired what will happen to the shed that exists on the property. Lundberg stated the one shed in the back will be removed. Lindquist inquired whether a letter from the neighbor has been submitted on this application. Lundberg stated Tim and Julie Harrison did sign and submit a letter to the City. Bottenberg concurred that Tim and Julie Harrison did submit an acknowledgement letter. Smith indicated the letter from Tim and Julie Harrison acknowledges that they have had an Page 3