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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20,1997 (#9) #2300 JAMES AND JOANN JUNDT, 1400 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD - RENEWAL VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 10:24-10:26 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was not present. Gaffion reported that the application is a variance renewal with no changes. It was noted that the boat house would not be restored. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2300. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. \ (#10) #2301 GERALD MCCOURTNEY, 1055 WEST FERNDALE ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBH^ffiARING 10:27-10:32 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication'^d Certificate of Mailing wer^ hoted, The Applicant was present. Oaffron reported that the request wa^or variances for landscaping within the right-of- way of Femdale Road, expansion of driveway apron in the right-of-way, and construction of a gate access within 75' of the lakeshofex^d in the right-of-way. The lot has been expanded recently by adding part of the Sk^ property. The existing house on the lot had been removed. The proposal is to plant a r9W of arborvitae within the right-of-way along the property for privacy and security re^ons. The 66' right-of-way is wider than the 50' right-of-way typically required today. ' The road had been a County road at one time. There is a considerable distance between the paved road and the property boundary. Historical usage includes a fence encroach^nt which is consistent with other properties in the area. The plantings will be 15' from the j^aved road. \ The gateway to the property for access would be placed at the 75' lake setback line. It is metal in design. The driveway apron would expand the existing driveway to match what exists on the opposite side. The house on the property was remodeled several years ago. At that time, the City denied a loop driveway but allowed a wider^veway for parking. The code allow s 20' width but it'exists at 40’. The change allowrs a'sweep in a car’s approach to the garage. The site plan is in process with the removal C)f the house, grading, and replacement of plants. A landscaping plan has been approved by staff. Staff recommends approval of the application. \ As a note of information, Gaffron reported that a neighboring property reeWed permission for a 3-1/2' fence located 15' from the paved road. The neighbor|ias decided ♦o plant an arborvitae hedge instead to be consistent with this property. 4