Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 10/23/1989

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COUNCIL MEETING To: Mayor Grabek & Orono Council Members OCT 231989 City Administrator Bernhardson ��ppnnYY((�� From: Michael P. Gaff ron, Asst Planning & Zoning ft"ratu f o Date: October 17, 1989 Subject: #1461 Rev. Paul Berggren, 585 Old Crystal Bay Rd S - Variance - Resolution Zoning District - RR-lB, 2 acre, unsewered Application - Request for side setback variance to construct attached enclosed porch 15' from the side lot line where a 30' side setback is normally required. List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Proposed Resolution Exhibit B - Notice of Planning Commission Action 10/17/89 Exhibit C - Memo & Exhibits of 10/3/89 Discussion Please review the memo and exhibits of October 3, 1989. Applicant is proposing to construct a porch addition towards the road at the northeast corner of the existing house. That house is 15' from the side lot line, and the proposed addition would also be 15' from the lot line. Planning Commission at their meeting of October 16, 1989 recommended approval on a vote of 7-0 finding that the side setback variance will have no significant effect on density on the neighborhood nor on the neighboring property, finding that the nearest residence on that side is more than 100' from the property line. Planning Commission also noted that the propo-..ed addition continues the existing north line of the house and extends no closer to the lot line than the existing housE. Applicant noted that the septic system location, the location of the driveway at the south end of the house, and the location of the living room window, all are factors that lead to the requested porch location. Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval per the Planning Commission recommendation. A resclstion for approval is attached for Council review.