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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> July 17,2023 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> McCutchen said he saw no issues with this application. <br /> Ressler noted the set-back for rear-yard was close to required at 45 feet instead of 50 and that the proposal <br /> improves the situation on the lot and other similar requests have been approved. <br /> Kraemer also said he was in favor. <br /> Erickson pointed out the plan would allow for a driveway with a moderate slope which is a good thing to <br /> have during a Minnesota winter. <br /> Kirchner moved, Kraemer seconded,to recommend approval of LA22-000032,205 Tonka Ave. <br /> variances as applied.VOTE: Ayes: 7,Nays 0. <br /> 3. LA23-000033 EDWIN& TRACEY STEPHENSON,559 PARK LANE,AN AVERAGE <br /> LAKESHORE SETBACK VARIANCE IN ORDER TO EXPAND AN EXISTING <br /> LAKESIDE DECK. <br /> City Planner Curtis explained the applicants are requesting an Average Lakeshore Setback variance to <br /> construct the lakeside deck off of the main level of their home with a stair down over an existing patio. <br /> They are requesting a 14-foot deck where a 7.5 foot deck would be permitted,resulting in an <br /> encroachment into the setback of about six and a half feet on the north and about three and a half feet on <br /> the south. The deck expansion does not appear to impact views of the lake from either neighboring <br /> property, she said. The applicant has identified the existing conditions as practical difficulties and have <br /> provided supporting documentation. They are in attendance. Staff finds the property's alignment with the <br /> neighbors,the topography and the home's orientation to the lake along the street create difficulties in <br /> expanding the home or constructing a functionally-sized deck on the lake side and recommends approval, <br /> she said,adding that no public comment has been received. <br /> Edwin&Tracey Stephenson, 559 Park Lane,the applicants, said they purchased the home two years ago <br /> and were not aware of all of the variances and all of the setback requirements. Over the last year or so <br /> they talked to their neighbors to see if they had any concerns and both indicated that it doesn't impact <br /> their view at all. <br /> Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. <br /> Ressler said this is an Average Lakeshore Setback case which the Commission sees quite a bit. The City <br /> hasn't been able to make this one size fits all so it is necessary to look at the big picture.He said it did not <br /> look like the neighbors would be negatively affected in any way by the new deck,adding he does not like <br /> to see asphalt removed for a turnaround but realized they are trying to stay within hardcover limits. <br /> Kraemer said it is a nice project and well thought-out. <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />