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• • MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 18, 1994 ( #6) #1881 JOHN WHITMAN, 1570 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) John Whitman, the applicant was present, and indicated he was aware of those plans. Nolan asked what the applicant proposed to do when the driveway was constructed, regarding the proposal to construct an accessory structure, and Whitman responded that the driveway was being constructed to provide access to that portion of his property and it was being done for legal purposes. Chair Schroeder noted this was a public hearing; no one present wished to address the Commission on this item. Whitman asked about the time period in which he had to complete the construction, as timely completion was of concern. Gaffron responded that he would have one year from the date of the final resolution in which to complete the construction. It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Smith, to grant approval of #1881 Conditional Use Permit /Variance for John Whitman, 1570 Sixth Avenue North, subject to the six conditions listed in the staff report, and noting that the culvert size would be determined by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, as included in the Developers Agreement. Gaffron noted that the City Engineer can oversee this process and a time frame can be established within the Developer's Agreement. Ayes 6, nays 0. (#7) #1912 TIM HILLMAN, 400 LEAF STREET - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING Mabusth gave the staff report and noted that the applicant advised that there are no access easements over the driveway serving the adjacent properties. Lindquist commented that the house has been there long enough so that it was an implied easement. Peterson asked if the applicants had considered moving the house back to eliminate some of the variances. Mabusth delineated the building envelope on the plans and noted that it would still require some setback variances because the house was 73 feet in length. Peterson asked about the accessory buildings and Tim Hillman responded that they were for his personal storage use. He stated he would be removing the vehicles stored outside from the property. Mabusth reviewed the drainage concerns and noted the City Engineer will review the drainage problems at the north lot line which result from final grading for Stubbs Bay sewer project. Discussion ensued regarding the setbacks incurred by the addition and staff advised that the addition would encroach no closer than the existing residence to the adjacent lot line. Hillman stated he has to put the entry addition on the south side. Mabusth noted that the garage has two levels; Hillman stated there would be three stalls on the upper level and two on the lower level. He stated he is a collector of antique cars, which is why he needs such a large garage and the additional storage structures. 4