02-20-2024 Planning Commission Packet

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Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 supported the redesign of the driveway and the existing structures in the bluff but not new encroachment in the bluff. Bolus moved, Libby seconded, to deny LA23-000065, 4423 North Shore Drive, Variances as applied but noted that there is support for the driveway changes, the house and the existing bluff encroachments. VOTE: Ayes: 3, Nays 1 (Erickson). 4.4 LA23-000066, Hendel Homes, 2605 Mapleridge Lane, Variance The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve the application as applied. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant, Rick Hendel of Hendel Hornes. Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.in. Commissioners agreed with the staff recommendation, calling it a minimal increase that does not change the location of the house. McCutcheon moved, Erickson seconded, to approve LA23-000066, 2605 Mapleridge Lane, Variance as applied. VOTE: Ayes: 4, Nays 0. 4.5 LA23-000068, Murphy & Co. Design o/b/o 3400 Fox Street Trust, 3400 Fox Street, Average Lakeshore Setback Variances The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve the application for variances. Staff said the applicant had made a small change to the garage orientation and plans should be amended prior to City Council consideration. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant, TJ Majdecki of Murphy & Co Design. Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.in. Commissioners concurred with the staff recommendation. Page 3 of 4 5