07/17/03 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July 21, 2003 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#17#03-2924 TODD SMITH ON BEHALF OF JIM AND JULIE HARSTAD, Continued) Gaffron explained that the applicant requests an after-the-fact variance to construct an accessory gazebo/shed structure nearer to the street lot line than the existing residence. The gazebo structure is approximately 245 feet from the private road, whereas the house is approximately 300 feet from the road. The gazebo is located 27.6' from the side lot line, meeting the 10' minimum side setback for a 200 s.f. detached accessory structure Gaffron stated that the applicants commenced construction of this building without obtaining the necessary building permit. When the work was stopped by the Building Inspector, it was determined that due to the location of the house near the rear of the property, the accessory structure was in a location nearer the street than the house, out of compliance with the Code. Gaffron indicated that staff recommends approval, subject to applicant obtaining the appropriate after-the-fact building permit for the accessory structure. There were no public comments. Mabusth moved, Bremer seconded, to recommend approval of Application #03-2924, Todd Smith on behalf of Jim and Julie Harstad, 4550 Wolverton Place, granting an after-the-fact variance to construct an accessory gazebo/shed structure nearer to the street lot line than the existing residence, subject to the applicant obtaining after-the-fact building permits for the structure. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Abstain 1, Chair Smith abstained having missed the discussion. SKETCH PLAN (#18) #03-2926 WALTER RINGER JR., 2165 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, SUBDIVISION, 10:38— 11:00 P.M. John Ringer, son of applicant, and Mark Gronberg, of Gronberg and Associates,were present. Gaffron reviewed the sketch plan for a 5-lot residential plat of property abutting the Dakota Rail Corridor and Lake Minnetonka. The proposal includes development of a private cul-de-sac road plus an outlot driveway serving one "back lot". The property is in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area but does not abut any existing municipal sewer lines. The site is wooded and contains an existing single family residence constructed in the 1920's. With regard to the sketch plan review, Gaffron expanded on its characteristics as follows: 1. Conformity with 2000-2020 Orono Community Management Plan (CMP) The property is guided for single family residential use at a density of 1 unit per 2 acres. The proposed plat conforms to this use. The property is located within the MUSA and is intended to PAGE 31 of 37