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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2543 Ted and Judith Edin, Continued) <br /> Stoddard commented he would like City Staff to take the time to discuss this application with <br /> the Applicant, especially regarding the issues relating to hardcover and structural coverage. <br /> Kluth commented the minutes reflect the Applicant was requested to reduce hardcover on the <br /> property. Kluth inquired whether the Applicant intends to change the lower deck at all. <br /> Edin stated the lower deck will remain the same. Edin inquired what constitutes structural <br /> coverage versus hardcover. <br /> Hawn stated the building or residence is considered structural coverage. <br /> Edin requested he be allowed to build the deck as proposed since structural coverage was not <br /> discussed at the previous meeting. <br /> Kluth stated the minutes reflect that rock and plastic are not considered hardcover. Kluth <br /> indicated the reason for requesting hardcover be reduced is to reduce water runoff into <br /> Lake Minnetonka. Kluth commented the Planning Commission does encourage residents to <br /> replace old, deteriorating decks, but that they need to comply with structural coverage and <br /> hardcover limits as much as possible. <br /> Edin reiterated structural coverage was not discussed at the November meeting. <br /> Hawn stated apparently there has been a failure in communication, but that the Planning <br /> • Commission does require Applicants to adhere to structural coverage and hardcover limits as <br /> much as possible. Hawn stated the Applicant will probably be allowed to replace the existing <br /> deck but would not be allowed to increase the size of the deck. <br /> Kluth inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to work with City Staff to resolve this <br /> issue. <br /> Smith stated the Applicant will need to stay within the existing dimensions of the deck, with <br /> no increase in structural coverage and/or hardcover being allowed. <br /> Edin indicated he will not be in town for next month's meeting. Edin inquired whether he is <br /> required to do anything further with hardcover. <br /> Kluth stated City Staff and the Planning Commission is recommending that the existing deck <br /> may be replaced, with the structural coverage limit remaining the same. <br /> Nygard indicated rock and plastic are considered hardcover. <br /> Weinberger inquired whether he would like this to be scheduled for the February 23 Planning <br /> Commission meeting. <br /> Edin requested the matter be scheduled for March. <br /> Stoddard suggested this application be tabled tonight to allow the Applicant time to discuss <br /> hardcover and structural coverage with City Staff. <br /> Hawn indicated removal of rock and plastic underlayment will not be counted towards any <br /> • reduction in structural coverage. <br /> Page 20 <br />