07-17-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION June 20, 2023 6:00 o'clock p.m. Erickson said he was concerned about the increase of height in the 75 -foot setback. He said the City has been consistent about that. Libby suggested the commission provide feedback instead of an approval or denial but said there were too many elements to focus on just one. Kraemer moved, Schultze seconded, to approve LA22-000064 Lebrisia Iversen, 4448 North Shore Drive, variance requests. VOTE: Ayes: 3, Nays 2 (Libby and Erickson). 2. LA23-000022 MICHAEL CLARK, 565 LEAF STREET, REQUESTS A VARIANCE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A NEW ACCESSORY BUILDING STREETWARD OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING. City Planner Nye provided information stating the applicant is proposing to construct a new accessory building to be used as a garage and an accessory dwelling unit streetward of the principal building. Accessory buildings are required to be placed to the rear of the principal building or home so a variance for the placement of the new building is being requested. The existing home is placed towards the rear of the property which limits the ability to construct an accessory building in a compliant location, she said. There are also topographical limitations that do not allow for the expansion of the existing attached garage. The new accessory building meets all other building setbacks, hardcover and lot coverage requirements, Nye said. Staff recommends approval of the variance request as applied with the addition of one condition that all accessory dwelling unit ADU performance standards must be met, including a covenant, which should be executed at the time of building permit. The applicant's architect or contractor was present and available for any questions. Acting Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. There were no public comments. Acting Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Schultze asked about the accessory dwelling unit on the second floor. Nye said the first floor would be a garage and the second would have a bathroom and some living space. The applicant would have to execute a covenant when they take out the building permit stating they would not rent it out. Erickson moved, Libby seconded, to approve LA23-000022 565 Leaf Street, variance request conditional that all ADU performance standards must be met including a covenant. VOTE: Ayes: 5, Nays 0. 3. LA23-000023 BOB RENAUD WITH MINNESOTA GREEN, 1856 SHADYWOOD ROAD, REQUESTS A 75' LAKE SETBACK VARIANCE. City Planner Nye said the applicant is requesting a setback variance to replace a retaining wall within the 75 -foot Lakeshore setback. The proposal is to replace a failing timber retaining wall that is supporting a large tree with a boulder wall. The change in material requires the application for a variance. The Page 3 of 8