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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />JULY 17,2000 <br />(#2598 DOUGLAS DAYTON, Continued) <br />Da>lon stated it would be diffieult because of the angle of the house. <br />Smith noted that the residence located on Concordia Street was new construction, where this is <br />a remodel project. <br />Nygard commented the City Council is encouraging the residences and Planning Commission not <br />to further encroach into the setbacks whenever possible. <br />Lindquist commented in his view this is a different situation than Concordia Street. <br />Nygard inquired what the DNR setback is for residential properties. <br />Gaffron indicated the DNR setback is 100' for recreational development <br />Kluth stated they arc looking at a difference of three feet, with no other variances being requested. <br />Kluth noted there arc no structural or hardcover issues involved with this application. <br />Nygard commented that normally the land needs to drive the need for a variance. <br />Da>ton stated due to the design of the house, it is difTicult to put an addition on the north side <br />and would block the view of the lake if constructed on the other side. <br />Stoddard commented in his view the Planning Commission in general should protect the <br />recreational lakcshorc as much as possible. Stoddard noted this residence was constructed prior to <br />the setback requirements being adopted by the City. Stoddard cautioned the Applicant that the\ <br />City Council may elect to deny this application or reduce the setback regardless of tlic <br />recommendation of the Planning Commission. <br />Da}lon indicated a line of trees currently exists along the bank, with the house being hidden from <br />view during the summer. <br />Lindquist moved. Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2598, <br />Douglas J. Dayton, 300 Sixth Avenue North, granting of a variance to the lakeshore <br />setback of 80* where 100* is required to permit a 12* by 16* addition to the residence. <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />Item Nos. 3,4,5, and 6 follow Item No. 12. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />(#9) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS JUNE 26,2000 AND JULY 10,2000 <br />Lindquist indicated he attended the July 10, 2000 City Council meeting, wherein the City Council <br />discussed the VVoodhill Country Club application. Lindquist stated the Mayor basically indicated <br />PAGE 3