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MINUTES Of THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, 1993 ZONING FILE §1792 - CONT. Mark Gronbarg submittad a iattar indicating tha accaptanca of a 25^ right-of-way from the City Engineer and Public Morkt Director. Nabusth noted they are asked to approve a shoraland setback and area variances. The tributary Is considered a protected tributary. She added the average area of daveioped lots in this neighborhood is approximately 14 acres. Don Gronbarg reviewed that he purchased the lot In 1968, and at that tine the property was dry to the southeastern most stake of the property. He noted the homeownera along the tributary are responsible for the height of that body. He added this is a holding pond for Lake Minnetonka. He indicated his neighbors on either aide are considering additions to their hosMs. Chair Bellows asked if It would be more beneficial to approve street setback variance. Mark Gronbarg explained the run-off comes from up on the hill straight to the creak, and with this proposed plan there Is more of an outpouring towards the street and down to a grassy area and essentially to the creek. He felt this proposal improves the drainage situation In the area. He added, there is thought of widening the road which would place the residence too close to the road. Cici Graham, 35 Leaf Street, expressed her favor of the proposed structure and felt it would be a positive addition to the neighborhood. Cole Graham, 96 Leaf Street, urged the Commission to consider the project, and added the adjacent properties will probably follow suit. He noted a need for the houses in the area to be upgraded. Johnson pointed out that the property was platted prior to the adoption of the current regulations. He also added, the applicant purchased the property 34 years ago with the intent to build on the property. He felt they should recognize that fact. Rowlette questioned the fact that the neighbors control the dam. Mabusth clar I f led that the homeowners’ association working with the DNR control the level of the water. Mark Qronberg added any repairs necessary are the responsibility of the homeowners' association. 6 Ufa Ktaiiiw