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r <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,September 17,2001 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2709 Richard Shull,Continued) <br /> Smith moved,Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2709,Richard R. <br /> Shull,2285 French Lake Road,granting of variances to hardcover in the 0-75' area,average <br /> lakeshore setback,and the structural setbacks for Natural Environment Lakes to permit an <br /> addition to the east end of the residence and an entryway over existing steps. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> (#7) #01-2710 DONALD AND JOANNE DAVIDSON,568 KEENE AVENUE,VARIANCES, <br /> 7:39 p.m.—7:50 p.m. <br /> Donald and Joanne Davidson,Applicants,were present along with Dave Harrison,Project Architect. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Gaffron stated the Applicants are requesting variances to lot area, lot width, and front, rear and side <br /> yard setbacks to permit the construction of a new residence on a vacant lot. The lot consists of.52 <br /> acres and is located within the RR-1B District,which has a two acre minimum lot size. <br /> Gaffron stated the functional definitions of what is a front, side, and back yard for this lot do not <br /> necessarily match the City's Code. Technically this lot is considered a corner lot,with the short side <br /> along undeveloped Fox Street being considered the front by definition. However, since Fox Street <br /> will likely never be developed as a roadway in this area,for purposes of this variance request and for <br /> development on this lot,the west lot line along Keene Avenue will be considered as front,the east line <br /> as rear, and the line along Fox Street right-of-way will be considered as a side street lot line. <br /> Gaffron stated the proposed residence meets the City's standards of 15 percent for structural lot <br /> coverage. The property is allowed 3,397 square feet of structure,with the proposed residence being <br /> exactly 3,397 square feet. <br /> Gaffron noted the property was assessed for a sewer unit as part of the Minnetonka Bluffs Sewer <br /> Project in the early 1980s, but has been vacant for a number of years. Gaffron stated the Public Works <br /> Director has reviewed this application and approves the two curb cuts. <br /> Dave Harrison stated he is available to answer questions. <br /> John McAlpin, 559 Russell Avenue, requested clarification of where the sewer connection is located <br /> and what setback variance is being required. <br /> Gaffron noted the required setback variances. <br /> McAlpin inquired what plans the Applicants had for landscaping the area. <br /> Davidson stated it is his intention to leave the area natural. <br /> Smith indicated the packet is public information and is available for review by any interested citizens. <br /> PAGE 10 <br />