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r <br />L <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 20,1998 <br />(#8 - #2357 Susan and Kent Whitworth - Continued) <br />Whitworth indicated that upon further study it might be best to extend the wall further than the <br />proposed 60' and continue it to the north property line. <br />Berg agreed with the proposal but would like some continuity with the appearance and materials <br />used in the retaining walls of the adjacent property owners. <br />McMillan stated tree replacement is necessary if trees over 6" in diameter are removed within the <br />0-75' shoreline setback area. <br />Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2357 to construct a retaining wall <br />to the north property line keeping the overall appearance consistent with the neighboring retaining <br />walls with an effort to preserve trees 6" in diameter or greater and/or mitigate the trees. This <br />api^lication is subject to approval from Hennepin County. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />Whitworth asked for clarification if he needed approval from Hennepin County prior to obtaining <br />a building permit. Schroeder said the Council would probably make it a condition of approval. Van <br />Zomeren also asked for a determination of the actual amount of hardcover. <br />(#9) #2358 RANDY AND MARIE STAFFANSON, 1422 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCES - 8:10 <br />8:20 P.M. <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Van Zomeren stated a fire destroyed applicants' garage. A 24'x26' garage is proposed by moving <br />it forward of the previous footprint approximately 5-7'. The triangular shape of the property presents <br />a hardship for the location of the new accessory structure. The previous garage encroached in the <br />10' side yard setback area by 6.16'. The new garage will encroach slightly more than that because <br />it will move forward and the distance between the garage and side lot line decreases as the garage <br />moves towards the front lot line. The property is located in the 250-500' setback area. The <br />hardcover currently exceeds 30% but the applicant is proposing less hardcover because the proposed <br />addition would move forward and be located over a portion of the existing driveway. <br />Staffanson noted a discrepancy in the size. The garage is proposed to be 24'x30',