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■/ MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 17, 1993 ZONING FILE #1825 - CONT. Paul Anderson, 2530 Old Beach Road, questioned why the Commission was considering ways to interpret the code to allow the division when they should be concentrating on why the proposal is necessary. He felt this vrou I d be a detriment to the neighborhood. Ha said construction of another residence along the drive would be make passage on the road difficult and create an unsafe condition. Chair Schroeder answered they are not trying to find a way to approve the division, but if this is a legitimate request they must consider all the facts. Peterson noted because the neighbors all have 2+ acres does not mean that this property must maintain that acreage. Saklad felt the division would be detrimental to the environment and create an unsafe condition. Rowlette stated they must concentrate on the pertinent issues, and added just because they do not want a development does not mean they can deny it if It mee«s aii rules and regulations. Smoot noted then unless the rules change, they car>not approve the division. Saklad questioned the hardcover issue. Mabusth explained that if approved, the appiicant would be required to remove much of the hardcover on the developed lot and would not be able to keep improvements on the lot as it exists now. McCarthy stated some of the required removals are not necessary I terns. It was moved by Rowlette, seconded by Chair Schroeder, to recommend denial of Application #182 for Thomas L. McCarthy, 2490 Old Beach Road, based on the lack of hardship and the application setting a negative precedent. Ayes 7, nays 0. Chair Schroeder called for a recess from 8:50 to 8:58 p.m. (#3) #1820 HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, NORTH ARM ACCESS - CONDITIONAL USE PF.RMIT/VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 - 7:10 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. W«s. irv.^r—