Laserfiche WebLink
� �YO Minutes <br /> Planning Commission Regular Meeting <br /> ti , Monday,October 21, 2024, 6:00 PM <br /> F� 0 City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br /> 4KfsH00" <br /> 5.2. LA24-00005, OUTDOOR ESCAPES OB/O MARIA SWENSON, 875 FOREST ARMS LANE, <br /> ALS VARIANCE,PUBLIC HEARING <br /> The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation,and discuss and <br /> approve an average lakeshore setback variance for a new, smaller deck to replace an existing deck. <br /> The Planning Commission discussed the item and had no questions for the applicant,who was present. <br /> Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments <br /> Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. <br /> Commissioners said the project replaces one deck with another without coming any further forward <br /> toward the lake and may actually improve sightlines for the neighbors. <br /> Kraemer moved,Kirchner seconded,to approve LA24-000052,875 Forest Arms Lane,ALS <br /> Variance.VOTE: Ayes: 5,Nays 0. <br /> 5.3. LA24-000053 LECY BROTHERS HOMES &REMODELING, OB/O KEN LEVITT, 700 <br /> NORTH ARM DRIVE,VARIANCES,PUBLIC HEARING <br /> The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, and discuss and <br /> approve variances to build a new 2-story home replacing another two-story home on the lot. Staff was in <br /> support of the setback and hardcover variances conditional on the applicant revising the deck so there is <br /> no new encroachment and correcting a .3 overage in hardcover prior to placement on the City Council <br /> agenda. <br /> The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant,Ken Levitt, <br /> 700 North Arm Drive. <br /> Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. <br /> Commissioners said practical difficulty has been established and the proposal removes a two-level portion <br /> of the existing house footprint and replaces it with a deck,which makes the additional foot and a half for <br /> the deck reasonable. <br /> Kirchner moved, Schultze seconded,to approve LA24-000046, 700 North Arm Drive Variances as <br /> applied with the condition of adjusting hardcover.VOTE: Ayes: 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> 4 <br />