09-18-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION August 21, 2023 6:00 o'clock p.m. comments were received from neighbors. The proposed changes to the roofline cannot be made without a variance. Staff recommends approval. The applicant is present, she said. Jeff Lindgren, Jalin Design, Brooklyn Park, said they were approved for average lakeshore variances last year but decided it would better the site, neighborhood and home by replacing the existing house. He said the design for the new home met the approved footprint but it was decided the architecture needed to be upgraded to today's fashion. In the process modifications were made to remove protrusions at the sides but raise the roof. Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Libby said there were so many agreeable aspects to the application and he couldn't find any disagreeable aspects. Bollis said it was already approved at that location and was just a roof change. Ressler moved, Kraemer seconded, to approve LA23-000043, 276 Caroline Ave. Variance. VOTE: Ayes: 6, Nays 0. OTHER BUSINESS — Update on August 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Community Development Director Oakden updated the Commission on the August 14 City Council meeting. The Council's approvals were consistent with the Planning Commission. There was some back and forth on a retaining wall that the Planning Commission and City Council had seen several times, but they were able to mitigate with fixes that were observed by the City's inspectors, she said. A preliminary plat for a 10 -acre two -lot subdivision on Whildhurst was approved. ADJOURNMENT Kramer moved, Ressler seconded, to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. The Orono Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ATTEST: Christopher Bollis, Chair Page 8 of 8