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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, May 19, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#8 #03-2894 DOUGLAS AND ROBAN SMITH, Continued) <br /> Overall, Mabusth indicated that staff recommends approval of variances to replace existing <br /> retaining walls and steps within 75' of the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka as proposed with <br /> the following conditions: <br /> 1. The existing deck within the 0-75' setback zone requires structural repairs and <br /> will not be permitted to be replaced once it has been removed; and <br /> 2. Prior to issuance of the necessary City permits, the following must be submitted <br /> and approved by the City Engineer: <br /> a. A detailed plan and profile design, including sections on either side of <br /> the stairway and profile showing how plantings will screen the <br /> hardcover from the lakeside. Plans should include existing structures, lot <br /> lines,proposed and existing contours, etc.; <br /> b. Calculations of the necessary amount of excavation and fill for the <br /> project; and <br /> c. A detailed erosion and sediment control plan. <br /> Mr. Smith questioned why the reminder with regard to the existing lakeshore deck must be <br /> part of this approval, since it had nothing to do with the current application. <br /> Hawn stated that, as variance approval moves forward, the Commission and staff would <br /> like this to remain to reiterate to current or future owners their position with regard to the <br /> lakeshore deck. <br /> John Henrich, 4125 Highwood Road, as his nearest neighbor, Mr. Henrich stated that he <br /> supported the improvements 100%. <br /> Zugschwert moved, Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of Application #03- <br /> 2894, Douglas and Robin Smith,4195 Highwood Road, granting 4.6% hardcover in <br /> the 0-75' setback zone where none is permitted; grading, filling, and excavating of <br /> more than 10 cubic yards within 75' of the OHWL; and placing fill in a bluff impact <br /> zone where no fill is permitted subject to staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> (#9) #03-2896 BRUCE BOEDER ON BEHALF OF FRANCISCUS BASTIAENS, 665 <br /> FERNDALE ROAD NORTH, 11:25— 12:09 A.M. <br /> Mrs. Bastiaens, the applicant, and Bruce Boeder, her representative, were present. <br /> Gaffron explained that Mr. Bastiaen's contractor was issued a building permit in January <br /> 2003 to construct a new residence on the property. The property contains an existing old <br /> house and detached garage which the applicants wish to continue to use for dwelling <br /> purposes during construction of the new residence and further wish to continue to use as a <br /> temporary guest house and detached garage for a 24-month period after completion of the <br /> PAGE 28 of 39 <br />