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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 19, 2009 6:30 o'clock p.m. #09-3428 MICHAEL AND MARILYN HUTHW AITE, CONTINUED north end to stay out of the 75-foot setback and off of Bayside . The creek is not listed on the City 's wetland inventory or the Minnehaha Watershed District's wetland inventory, so they were not aware of that issue initially. The grading is designed to capture as much water and runoff as possible and away from the creek . The hardcover has been reduced in the 0-75 foot zone . The overall size of the house is less than what the Huthwaites had initially desired and located away from the neighbors as much as possible. They also are proposing to clean up the area near the creek and stabilize the slope . Kang asked whether Hendel is recommending the construction of the bridge. Hendel indicated the bridge is to provide a safe access point to the south portion of the lot . Huthwaite stated the creek cuts off the bottom right-hand side of the lot and that the bridge will give them access to that portion of the property without having to go on the roadway . Rice asked whether there was any attempt to comply with the setbacks in that area. Hendel stated they did attempt to orient the house and garage in a way to reduce the setbacks as much as possible, and that if they complied with the setbacks, they would only be allowed a one-car garage. Huthwaite stated they currently reside in Memphis and that they would like to move back to the Twin Cities. They have looked at a number of lots and feel this is a nice lot that they can construct a retirement home on. The proposed house is not a mansion but a reasonably sized home. A tremendous amount of time and money has been spent attempting to alleviate the problems with the creek as it relates to erosion and flooding. Huthwaite noted the structural coverage is approximately 10 percent. The neighbors have reviewed their plans and all have signed off on the project. The environment is being improved with this project and will also improve the tax base of the City. Huthwaite stated they would like the bridge for access to that portion of the lot and that they are willing to work with the appropriate authorities to construct something that would be approved. Kang asked whether Staff would like to see pervious pavers. Curtis stated she just specified pavers. Huthwaite indicated to his knowledge pervious pavers are more expensive but that he would be willing to entertain using pervious pavers on the patio. Steiner stated pervious pavers on the driveway would not be practical given Minnesota 's winters . Chair Kang opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Kang closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Page7