02/17/26 Planning Commission Minutes

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Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve a variance for a pool and patio in a different location than was approved in 2023, but in the same location as a former patio. The new location would result in a reduction of the proposed hardcover and aHow for continued use of the existing septic system. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant representative, Jon Monson, Landschute Group, Excelsior, Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m. Anne Shull, the next -door neighbor of the property, no address given, spoke in favor of the project. Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. Commissioners noted it is not a busy Lakeshore, and the request did not seem to be impactful. Brandabur moved, Prchal seconded, to approve LA26-000003, 2245 French Lake Rd., Variance as applied. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 5.3. LA26-000004, Robert Arone, 3590 North Shore Drive, Variances. The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve variances to construct a new home to replace an existing non -conforming home. Due to the irregular shape and shoreline, the property has about 65 percent of the property is in the Lakeshore setback. Variances are required because of differences between the proposed home and the existing home. Staff recommends approval, conditioned on providing a landscape plan. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant, Robert Arone, 3590 North Shore Drive. Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 636 p.m. There were no Public Comments. Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Commissioners pointed out that it is a challenging lot, and adding height is not a hindrance in this case compared to other newer homes in the area. Commissioners discussed the DNR recommendation to add two trees for screening in the location suggested. Prchal moved, Tift seconded, to approve LA26-000004, 3590 North Shore Drive, Variances conditioned on following the staff recommendation for landscaping. VOTE: Ayes: 4, Nays: 0. 6. OTHER ITEMS Conununity Development Director Oakden updated the Planning Commission on City Council actions on recent applications seen by the Commission. Page 2 of 3 0