02-21-2001 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING February 21, 2001 (#6) #01-2661 THOMAS AND INGRID ANDERSON,3550 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, VARIANCES, 7:12 p.m.— 7:32 p.m. Thomas and Ingrid Anderson, Applicants,were present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Gaffron stated the Applicants are requesting variances to permit a 20' x 27.5' garage addition. The addition includes a second story above the garage for additional living space within the house. Also proposed is replacement of a deck on the north side of the house and replacement of a dog kennel. The garage addition will be located over the driveway off the end of the house. A small retaining wall, approximately two feet in height, is proposed to be replaced along the side of the driveway. Gaffron stated the property is unique in that it has frontage to Lake Minnetonka on both the north side and south side. As a result,there are two 0-75' lakeshore setbacks that are included in the calculation for total allowed hardcover. This property is located in the LR-1C District, One Family Lakeshore Residential District, which has a one-half acre minimum lot size. The subject property consists of 21,174 square feet or .49 acre. The Applicants are proposing 40 percent hardcover in the 75-250' lakeshore setback where 42 percent currently exists and 25 percent is allowed. The Applicants are also requesting a variance to permit an encroachment into the average lakeshore setback on the north side of the house to construct a new fence exceeding three and a half feet in height. The Applicants are proposing a six foot fence/wall system. Gaffron stated the Applicants are proposing to reduce the total hardcover on the property be removing part of the driveway that is not required for maneuvering vehicles. Staff is recommending the Applicant consider adding a turnaround area to eliminate backing out onto the roadway. Gaffron stated this turnaround area would result in less than 1 percent hardcover. The proposed building additions are being placed over areas that currently contain hardcover. Gaffron indicated a final drainage plan has not been submitted, but there do not appear to be any issues relating to drainage at this time. Gaffron stated the retaining walls are necessary to prevent erosion. Anderson stated they did not consider adding a turnaround area, noting they were attempting to reduce hardcover as much as possible. Anderson stated they currently back out of the driveway, which has not caused any problems at the present time. Anderson commented they will consider the addition of a turnaround area. Anderson stated they are not proposing any changes to the drainage or elevation on their property. Anderson indicated he will be supplying a final drainage plan. Hawn inquired what the setback is between the adjacent property and the garage. Gaffron stated it is ten feet. PAGE 7