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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMKflSSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 21.1995 (#7 - #2045 John Steinmctz - Continued) Mabusth reported that this property is located at the intersection of Brown Road South and iliow Drive with the house on higher elevations from adjacent roadways. The origiiud driveway has been relocated to Willow Drive along with a new detached garage. New landscaping has also been done The proposal requires structural coverage and street setback variances for a covered deck to be installed around the entire residence along with a single story addition at the NE comer of existing residence. Dave Zetterstrom of the Hennepin DOT said there w as no minimum setback requirement from a county road. The deck is proposed at 8 ’ width with a 2' overhang extending over the deck and would be located approximately 44' from Willow Drive and 0’ from Brown Road South The structural coverage variance is magnified by the new addition. It exists at 93% and is proposed at 16.3®i for 260 s.f or 1.3% excess. No hardcover problems exist Commissioners discussed ways to eliminate the structural coverage problem The code allows 15% of area for properties under 2 acres. Peterson suggested the deck and overhang be used on three sides of the home Hawn suggested eliminating the deck from the Brown .. side of the residence. The applicant emphasized a four-sided deck and overhang for consistency and for an aesthetically pleasing look It was suggested to recalculate the deck at 6' in order to maintain the consistenc>- in look, to move back away from the county road, and stay within the structural coverage guidelines. Schroeder noted the considerable hardships. The higher elevation at the road side was noted Lindquist said downsizing 1-1/2’ all around would meet the requirements There were no public comments Lindquist moved. Smith seconded, to approve Application #2045 with the condition the structure is within the maximum of 15% lot coverage to allow the applicant flexibility, and to be at least 2‘ oflf the setback line to the county road and the Brown Road right of way. Mabusth asked the applicant to have the surve>or locate the ditch area and traveled road within the right of way Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#8) #2046 LAKEVIEW GOLF. 405 NORTH AR.M DRIVT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARUNCE - PUBUC HEARING - 8:40-8:52 P.M. The Cenificatc of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The applicant and the builder were present.