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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 20,1998 <br />(#7 - /^2356 Jolin Rappaport - Continued) <br />Smith questioned the availability of sewer to the area. Gaffron explained it is Orono's goal to bring <br />sewer to all the property along the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka. Council has directed staff to make <br />an application for an amendment of the MUSA boundary to incorporate the northeast shore of <br />Maxwell Bay and the southeast shore of Stubbs Bay which remain unsewered. There is no estimated <br />schedule when this might occur. Applicant is willing to construct a new system rather than wait for <br />more than two years. <br />Rappaport explained at the time of purchase the seller gave special consideration for replacement <br />of the septic system. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Schroeder moved, Hawn seconded, to approve vacation of the existing easement and rededicate a <br />new easement per staffs recommendation. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />(#8) #2357 SUSAN AND KENT WHITWORTH, 1425 BAY RIDGE ROAD - CONDITIONAL <br />USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE - 7:55-8:10 P.M. <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Van Zomcren explained a hardcover variance is requested to allow construction of a retaining wall <br />along County Road 15 and a conditional use permit would also be required for grading within 5' of <br />the property line. Topography is an issue. The proposed retaining wall would be partially located <br />within the lakeshore setback and on Hennepin County right-of-way. Permission from Hennepin <br />County is needed. The roadway divides applicant’s back yard and the lake. He proposes to neatly <br />tie the retaining wall into the neighboring property and to provide safe access to the lake. Applicant <br />has a concern for his children playing in the back yard by the top of the slope. <br />Whitworth voiced his concern for safety of his children and access to the lake. He plans to have 3 <br />terraces with a drop shorter than 5'. <br />Berg asked if there would be a loss of mature trees. <br />Whitworth said he would lose a couple of immature trees. <br />There were no public comments. <br />8