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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, June 18, 2007 7:00 o'clock p .m. (5. #07-3293 GEORGE STICKNEY FOR BRUCE PADDOCK, Continued) Zullo reiterated that, although the lot may be difficult, it was created by the applicant and she had little empathy towards granting a variance in this circumstance . She believed the applicant knew what he was keeping and what the guidelines were. Stickney maintained that, at the time of the preliminary plat, the applicant had proposed a home of this size for the lot and was not informed that this would not be appropriate. Hanesworth pointed out that the term 'reasonable use' can mean different things to different folks. Kroger stated that he was unsure whether hardship existed to warrant this or not but felt he needed more information, that a garage poised at the edge of the 0-7 5' zone is inappropriate, and that there was too much driveway proposed. Winer stated that she was not concerned by the size of the proposed home , noting that the lot commands it, but felt the driveway may be excessive. Stickney pointed out that there is no other lot like this, as noted by staffs own comparisons. He hoped they could work together towards a fair compromise. Zullo reiterated that she was never in favor of subdividing these lots. Chair Kempf summarized by stating that they would be tabling for more information, a large reduction in hardcover, grading plan, and resituation of the home and garage. He asked the applicant whether he felt he had been given adequate direction. Stickney stated that he had been supplied with enough direction, but maintained that he believed this lot met the hardship requirements, as there are only five points in all of Orono, and that they could build more home on any other lot on Lake Minnetonka with the same acreage. Chair Kempf moved, Kroger seconded, tabling Application #07-3295 George Stickney on behalf of Bruce Paddock, 1500 Bracketts Point Road, for redesign, more information with regard to drainage and grading plans, and a large reduction in hardcover. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 6. #07-3296 TERRY AND SUZANNE JOHNSON, 543 PARK LANE, SIDE SETBACK V1\RIANCES Curtis reported that the applicant was requesting a side setback variance to allow 2' roof overhangs where the code allows a 1.5' overhang as a non-encroachment; and a side setback variance to allow the proposed entrance staircase to encroach 2' into the required 10 ' side yard setback. Curtis noted that staff recommended approval of the variance to allow the roof overhang but would recommend the Planning Commission discuss the request to allow the 2 ' encroachment for the entry stair as it is purely an aesthetic feature. She explained that through the building permit review it came to her attention that the original front entry stairs had an angled portion which encroached into the side yard setback which was not shown on the approved survey but was on the original plans approved by the City. · P AGE,,2-of 8 -5