07-17-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 17, 2000 • (OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION) Lindquist commented he would like to see more green space in Navarre, if possible. Lindquist inquired whether the old church located in Navarre is going to be torn down. Weinberger indicated the developer has been issued a demolition permit today. Smith commented the Long Lake Snyder Drug is expanding, with the possible addition of a drive-up window. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS (#4) #2599 BOB AND WENDY BEUTLER,648 TONKAWA ROAD— VARIANCES, 6:56 p.m.— 7:17 p.m. Bob Beutler, Applicant, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated the Applicants are proposing to remove an existing house and construct a new house on the property located at 684 Tonkawa Road, which is located in the LR-1B Zoning District requiring a minimum lot size of one acre and a lot width at the lakeshore and structure • setback of 140'. This lot consists of.68 acre. The Applicant is requesting variances to permit new construction on an undersized lot having a lot width of 85'. A second variance is also needed to permit a 12' encroachment into the average lakeshore setback for a portion of the new residence. The new residence would be located approximately 100' from the 929.4' OHWL of Lake Minnetonka. Weinberger indicated that the lot has a driveway that connects with the lot to the north, with both lots also having individual access to Tonkawa Road. Weinberger stated the shared portion of the driveway would be removed from this lot to reduce hardcover and close the shared portion of the driveway. The Applicant is also proposing to reduce the width of the new driveway servicing this lot. Weinberger stated the proposed residence would be located approximately 100' from the lakeshore, with the existing residence being approximately 80' from the lakeshore. The total encroachment of the new residence would be about 12' into the average lakeshore setback that has been established by the adjacent structures. There is a site line issue with the adjacent property to the north. Weinberger noted the Applicant is relocating the house significantly back from what currently exists and would have a minimal impact on the neighboring residences' view of the lake. Weinberger stated the Applicant has a two-stall attached garage, with the existing garage remaining in the 250-500' setback. Weinberger indicated once all existing hardcover and structures have been removed from this lot, no structures will exist any closer to the lake than the proposed residence. Weinberger noted • PAGE5