Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 16, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#8) #02-2827 SVEN GUSTAFSON, 4515 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, Continued <br /> Mabusth maintained that it would be beneficial for the City Council to have drainage information <br /> in hand, especially in these cases, in order to make informed decisions. <br /> Rahn moved, Chair Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #02-2827, <br /> Sven Gustafson, 4515 North Shore Drive, granting lot area and lot width variances,with <br /> the stipulation that the applicant provide a complete site drainage plan, that meets with the <br /> City Engineer's approval, prior to the City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 1, <br /> Fritzler dissenting for reasons cited in earlier. <br /> Gustafson asked where to submit the drainage plan. <br /> Gaffron suggested he provide staff; either zoning administrator's Bottenberg or Weinberger with <br /> a copy, as well as, Engineer Tom Kellogg at Bonestroo. <br /> (#9) #02-2828 TONY LUND, VACANT LOT NEXT TO 4515 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, <br /> VARIANCES 9:24 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. <br /> Tony Lund, Applicant, and Jeffrey Gustafson, Builder, were present. <br /> Gaffron reported that the applicant was proposing to construct a new residence on a vacant lot <br /> that does not meet lot area or lot width requirements. Once again, this property has been vacant <br /> and owned by the adjacent property owner since the early 1980's. The subject lot was never <br /> built on and continues to be in character with the surrounding properties. <br /> The City does not have an ordinance that requires that 2 lots have to be combined if they are <br /> owned by the same person, neither can the City prohibit the sale of vacant substandard <br /> commonly owned lots except in unsewered areas. Gaffron pointed out that, currently, there is <br /> not access to the property from North Shore Drive, and since it is a county road, Hennepin <br /> County will decide where that access should be located. A copy of the application was <br /> forwarded to Hennepin County regarding the access question and the applicant will need to get <br /> approval from them before bringing access to the property. <br /> Gaffron noted that staff recommends approval of the lot area and lot width variances to construct <br /> a new residence on the property, subject to: no other variances shall be granted, payment of the <br /> sewer connection charge of$6,703, access location to be approved by Hennepin County prior to <br /> City Council action, and additionally, the property should require a drainage plan similar to the <br /> adjacent lot. <br /> Mr. Lund asked when the sewer connection fee charge was payable. <br /> Gaffron stated that these fees would need to be paid prior to issuance of building permits. <br /> PAGE 17 <br />