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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR APRIL 17,2000 (#2549 David Lovelace, Continued) Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2549, David Lovelace, 220 Big Island, request for dock access, per City Staffs recommendations one and two as outlined in the April 12,2000 Planner ’s Report and as follows: One, Inland Parcels 1 and 2 (Scheftel, Lovelace) should be allowed dock access at Access C; and two. Inland Parcel 3 should continue to be allowed a dock access at Access D. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Hawn inquired whether the residents of Big Island would be interested in having a garbage barge arranged. Lovelace stated he would be very interested in having a garbage barge come to the Island, noting he has spoken with his neighbors on Big Island who have indicated they would be willing to help clean up the Island. (#4) #2565 HENNEPIN COUNTY, 3850 SHORELINE DRIVE, ZONING CODE AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES, 7:38 p.m. - 7:59 p.m. Greg Nowlan and Greg Chock appeared. Weinberger stated this apolication was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its January meeting where the Planning Commission recommended denial of the application due to concerns relating to the City's comprehensive plan, water quality of Lake Minnetonka, the proposed non-conforming use, and the height of the building. Hennepin County has submitted a revised proposal for the salt and sand storage facility which has reduced the height of the storage building to 20 feet from the proposed 42 feet. The proposed building would be 60' by 120' in size, still requiring a variance for an oversized accessory buildv'^g. The County has indicated they have explored other options for the site, but at this time it is not feasible to relocate the entire site. Weinberger noted the salt and sand that would be stored in the shed is already being stored on the site, either in the existing building or outdoors. Most of the material must be delivered in the evening or overnight, with some limited daytime deliveries. Weinberger stated a Zoning Code Amendment is necessary to allow the maintenance facility to exist in the LR-1C zoning district. The facilitv was constructed at a time when the property was zoned for commercial purposes, however, that zoning was changed to residential in the early 1970s, which has resulted in a legal non-conforming use of the property. A variance to permit hardcover within the SOC-1000' setback from the OHWt of Lake Minnetonka is needed. The amount of hardcover proposed would result in a reduction of hardcover from 61 percent to 57 percent. Weinberger noted 35 percerit hardcover is allowed In this area. A variance to permit the sand/salt storage facility to exceed the maximum allowed size for an accessory structure is also required on this application. Weinberger stated a conditional use permit is also necessary *o pemrit grading on the proeprty and construction of the stormwater management pond. Chock stated they have attempted to address the concerns of the Planning Commission, noting the height of the building has been reduced. Nowlan stated the proposed building would have an open face on the south side to allow for Page 9