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ZONING FILE NO. 990 CITY OF ORONO NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 473-7357 Date of Notice: 2/20/86 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TO: Ward Ferrell 3405 Watertown Road Long Lake, MN 55356 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TYPE OF APPLICATION: Variance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Meeting: 2/18/86 Vote: 5 For 0 Against Planning Commission recommends the following: Denial: For reasons noted below NOTES AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Planning Commission noted for the record that the zoning on this property has undergone changes during this applicant's ownership, and that lots that might have been granted Council approval as building sites under previous zoning codes are now considereO substandard. Planning Commission also recognized that the applicant has intended to build on each of the two vacant properties for a number of years, and has kept the properties as separate tax parcels during that time period. Furthermore, Planning Commission finds that the applicant has demonstrated that, under certain limited development conditions, suitable area exists on each of the vacant lots for a primary and alternate drainfield site, while maintaining an alternate drainfield site to serve the existing developed homesite. Based on the above findings, and noting that the majority of existing developed lots within a radius of 1/2 mile are less than 2 acres in area, Planning Commission recommends denial of variances to allow 2 new building sites, but recommends that the Council allow one new building site, for an average development density of. 1.5 acres per building site for the property. Applicant's next scheduled meeting Ls confirmed as: Council - March 10, 1986 If the applicant has trouble obtaining additional information, please contact the 7.oninq Department (473-7357). If you desire certified copies of the official Planning Commission minutes, they are available from the City Recorder after review arld approval by the Planning Commission.