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> \ <br />■ r H <br />* <br />-f', <br />i ■ <br />■; <br />t <br />• <br />i ::i <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 <br />It is the desire cf the applicant to preserve his views across the lacoon. There is no <br />structure located in the 0-75' setback. Some smaller trees may impact the views in the <br />future. <br />Gaffron said Hennepin County would most likely allow the legal combination with <br />property across the lagoon under the special lot combmation resolution on the chain of <br />tide stipulating it can not be separated in the future without City approval. This would <br />eliminate the possibility of creating a buildable lot that could be sold off. <br />Gaffron reviewed the three issues for consideration included in the packet on page 2 of the <br />memo. <br />Smith was informed that the Shoreland District regulations control what occurs as it is m <br />the 0-75' setback. <br />Attorney, Bob Mitchell, referred to the definition of hardcover and the lay of the land. He <br />noted the peculiar parcel was approved as such 20 years ago. <br />Schroeder noted the percentage of increase of hardcover by amount of land is decreasing. <br />Conley Brooks, Jr., said he is attempt to create a more sensible arrangement and <br />improving \aews. He is also attempt to reacquire 905 Femdale. He says a scenic <br />easement would be obtained that allows for maintenance of vegetation for the future. He <br />would like to have that responsibility in lieu of an adjacent neighboring doing so. Brooks <br />reported that the area between the lagoon and shoreland is mucky, and acquiring this piece <br />of property would allow for a swimming area. <br />■i <br />2S