10-15-2001 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY,OCTOBER 15,2001 (#01-2728 WILLIAM AND LAURA STODDARD,CONTINUED) residence will be reduced in size resulting in a 16 feet from the platted lot line and 10 feet from the Hennepin County right-of-way. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. Hawn moved,Lindquist seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2728, William and Laura Stoddard,4365 North Shore Drive,granting of a conditional use permit to allow the retention of the existing residence to remain on the property as an accessory structure during the time of construction of the principal residence; granting variances to the street property line setback and the side yard setback,with the understanding the existing residence will be reduced in size resulting in a setback of 16 feet from the platted lot line and 10 feet from the Hennepin County right-of-way and a five to six feet setback on the west side of the property; subject to the removal of the existing kitchen,with the understanding the remaining plumbing in the residence may stay. It is further understood the existing structure will never be considered an independent residential structure and that no future additions to the residence will be permitted. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS (#15) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 24,2001 AND OCTOBER 8,2001 Hawn stated she was unable to attend the October 8th Council meeting. Gaffron stated the Council denied the request by Sprint at their October 8th meeting for placement of a cell tower in Crystal Bay Park. The City Council also discussed the cat situation at the Hollander residence. The Council determined that further revision of its ordinance regulating kennels would be appropriate by requiring a license be obtained if there are more than four cats being kept on a property. Gaffron indicated he is working on the ordinance at the present time,which will be presented to the Council at its meeting in October. Gaffron stated the Council had elected not to restrict the number of cats that could be kept on a property. Stoddard recommended a maximum number of cats be included in the ordinance. Gaffron stated he suggested a maximum number of ten cats for any one property. (#16) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Gaffron recommended the Planning Commission formally open a public hearing for the applications on the Consent Agenda and formally close the public hearing. Gaffron stated a public hearing still needs to be held even though the applications are on the Consent Agenda. Kluth stated the City Attorney has recommended that the record clearly reflect that the public hearing was opened and closed on each of the Consent Agenda items. Hawn inquired when the Planning Commission work session should be scheduled. PAGE 29