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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 19, 2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> Curtis stated that is to address any perceived massing that would result from the additional overhang and <br /> cantilever area. Curtis noted there was a lot of discussion with the Planning Commission and Council <br /> about the massing with the original approval. <br /> Acting Chair Landgraver opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Acting Chair Landgraver closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. <br /> McGrann stated the property is noticeably different in terms of the elevation changes. McGrann stated <br /> since the City has not heard any comments from the neighbors in opposition, he would be apt to move <br /> forward with it. <br /> Schoenzeit stated he does not have any problem approving the combined numbers and that this will give <br /> the applicant a far more useable addition. <br /> Lemke indicated he does not have any problem with the proposal. <br /> Landgraver stated currently it appears the drainage goes through the back yard to the lake. Landgraver <br /> asked if the drainage would be shifted down the street. <br /> Curtis stated she cannot answer that at this time but to her knowledge that is not the intent. <br /> Landgraver stated it appears there is a practical difficult associated with lack of starage and that this is <br /> using the property in a reasonable manner. Landgraver noted there are other homes in the area that have <br /> basements but that he is not sure whether the City considers the lack of a safe haven to be a practical <br /> difficulty. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the Ciry has had people say that not having an attached garage in Minnesota is a <br /> problem and the City has been sympathetic to that. Schoenzeit stated on the other hand he does not <br /> remember hearing that the lack of a safe haven is a practical difficulty. <br /> Page 20 of 44 <br />