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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 21,2000 (Ace Properties, Continued) Stoddard stated he would like to review the height ordinance in a workshop setting. Stoddard stated the Planning Commission needs to review the applications in relation to the City’s ordinances and needs to act on the application that is currently before the Planning Commission tonight. Stoddard moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2593, Ace Properties, 3349 Crystal Bay Road, granting of the variances outlined in the August 16, 2000 Planner's Report, with the condition that the pitch of the roof will be reduced to 10/12 prior to City Council review. Gaffiron noted no variance is needed for lot coverage if the structure is to consist of 1,082 square feet, but recommended the Planning Commission make a finding that that variance is not needed. Hawn noted no variance is needed if the structure is under 1,500 square feet or 15 percent, whichever is greater. Stoddard moved, Kluth seconded, to amend his motion to include the finding that no variance it needed for lot coverage since the proposed structure is under the 1,500 square feet allowed by ordinance. VOTE ON THE AMENDED MOTION: Ayes 6, Nays 0. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS (#3) #2550 CHARLES VAN EECKHOUT, 120 BROWN ROAD SOUTH, PROPOSED SEVEN LOT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, 7:15 p.m. - 7:46 p.m. John Bergh, Louck’s & Associates, appeared on behalf of the Applicant. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated this application was tabled by the City Council at its February 14,2000 meeting to allow the Applicant time to review two primaiy' issues that were being discussed in relation to this development. Weinberger stated this develc^ment is located on South Brown Road and consists of approximately 20 acres, 14.1 acres of which are dry buildable. Weinberger stated the last plan by the Applicant was proposing to gain access to this development through a tract of land owned by John Durm. The Applicant has indicated he is unable at diis time to obtain a roadway easement to access Brown Road and has submitted a new plan that requests access to the lots from Apple Glen Road, which is a public road owned and controlled by the City of Long Lake. Weinberger noted the Applicant has requested Long Lake grant road access from Apple Glen as well as connection to sewer. The City of Long Lake is requesting the City of Orono review this plan prior to their review. Weinberger stated the revised plan shows Apple Glen Road being extended, with another road PAGES