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WMinutes <br /> Planning Commission Regular Meeting <br /> Monday,October 21, 2024, 6:00 PM <br /> ` City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br /> Chair Bollis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> 1. ROLL CALL <br /> Orono Planning Commission members present: Chair Chris Bollis, Commissioners Bob Erickson, Scott <br /> Kirchner, Ted Schultze and Gary Kraemer. Commissioners Mark McCutcheon and Jon Ressler were <br /> absent. <br /> Staff present: Community Development Director Laura Oakden and City Planner Melanie Curtis. <br /> 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE <br /> 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br /> Kirchner moved,Kraemer seconded,to approve the Agenda.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 4. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER <br /> 16,2024 <br /> Schultze moved,Kirchner seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission <br /> meeting of September 16,2024.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> 5.1. LA24-000046, JOHN ERICKSON, 865 PARTENWOOD ROAD,VARIANCES,PUBLIC <br /> HEARING <br /> The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation,and discuss and <br /> approve variances for a new raised deck replacing a patio and for hardcover in the 75-foot setback. <br /> The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and a representative of the <br /> applicant. <br /> Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments <br /> Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. <br /> Commissioners pointed out there would be an actual reduction in hardcover,the site has a narrow <br /> building envelope, setbacks would be improving and the staff is recommending approval. <br /> Kirchner moved,Kraemer seconded,to approve LA24-000046,865 Partenwood Road,Variances as <br /> applied.VOTE: Ayes: 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br /> 3 <br />