11-18-24 Planning Commission Minutes

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Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Monday, November 18, 2024, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Philip Little, 4620 North Arm Lane, asked that Blue Point eliminate the buffer zone of two-inch trees which would take too long to grow to be large enough, and said if they had talked to the neighbors they could have avoided some issues. Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Commissioners asked if North Arcn Lane is a City street maintained by the City and also asked about the Lot 6 outlot and if a condition could be set that it could not be used for lake access. Commissioners said the City is generally not interested in approving non -conforming lots like lot five but that the owners have a right to develop within the code. However the land is a wetland, they said, and it should be studied to make sure the land would even have buildable lots and there should be oversight from the Lake Mirmehaha Creek Watershed. Rules for City Streets and cul-de-sacs have changed since the narrow lane was constructed. It was pointed out that the additional road and cul-de-sacs would assist the City in servicing North Arm. Ressler moved, McCutcheon seconded, to table LA24--000059 and continue the public hearing, 215 North Arm Lane (incl. PIDs 06417-23-24-0002 and 06417-23-23-0021), PreliminaryPlat: Idyllvale Shores. VOTE: Ayes: 5, Nays 0. RECESS &RECONVENE Chair Bollis recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The meeting was reconvened after a short break. 5.5 LA24-000060, TVL STUDIOS, 755 TONKAWA RD, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RETAININGWALLS The Planning Conunission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve the cononal use permit for replacement of a deck and retaining wall on the Lakeshore. The Plaiming Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant, Travis Van Liere, TVL Shidio, Mitmeapolis, the architect for the project. Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. There were no public comments Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Commissioners said it was a good plan respecting the historical nature of the property and one that reduces the footprint, hardcover, and height of the retaining walls. McCutcheon moved, Ressler seconded, to approve LA24-000060„ 755 Tonkawa Rd, Conditional Use Permit for RetainingWalls. VOTE: Ayes: 5, Nays 0. 5.6. LA24-000062, TEXT AMENDMENT: SECTIONS 784 AND 78-823 INDUSTRIAL USES Page 4 of 6 13