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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> JULY 17, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2598 DOUGLAS DAYTON, Continued) <br /> Dayton stated it would be difficult because of the angle of the house. <br /> Smith noted that the residence located on Concordia Street was new construction, where this is <br /> a remodel project. <br /> Nygard commented the City Council is encouraging the residences and Planning Commission not <br /> to further encroach into the setbacks whenever possible. <br /> Lindquist commented in his view this is a different situation than Concordia Street. <br /> Nygard inquired what the DNR setback is for residential properties. <br /> Gaffron indicated the DNR setback is 100' for recreational development. <br /> Kluth stated they are looking at a difference of three feet, with no other variances being requested. <br /> Kluth noted there are no structural or hardcover issues involved with this application. <br /> Nygard commented that normally the land needs to drive the need for a variance. <br /> Dayton stated due to the design of the house, it is difficult to put an addition on the north side <br /> and would block the view of the lake if constructed on the other side. <br /> Stoddard commented in his view the Planning Commission in general should protect the <br /> recreational lakeshore as much as possible. Stoddard noted this residence was constructed prior to <br /> the setback requirements being adopted by the City. Stoddard cautioned the Applicant that the\ <br /> City Council may elect to deny this application or reduce the setback regardless of the <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission. <br /> Dayton indicated a line of trees currently exists along the bank, with the house being hidden from <br /> view during the summer. <br /> Lindquist moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application #2598, <br /> Douglas J. Dayton, 300 Sixth Avenue North, granting of a variance to the lakeshore <br /> setback of 80' where 100' is required to permit a 12' by 16' addition to the residence. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> Item Nos. 3, 4,5,and 6 follow Item No. 12. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> (#9) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS JUNE 26, 2000 AND JULY 10, 2000 <br /> • Lindquist indicated he attended the July 10, 2000 City Council meeting, wherein the City Council <br /> discussed the Woodhill Country Club application. Lindquist stated the Mayor basically indicated <br /> PAGE 3 <br />