10-21-1991 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1991 • #1691 - CONT. Bellows noted that the City has not received one favorable call or letter from both Long Lake and Orono residents. Johnson asked if utilities are available in the area. Mabusth noted that all lots can be served with both sewer and water from existing lines. Johnson felt that a PRD is more appropriate. Mabusth asked if they would grant the area variance. Bellows noted that if there is justification to do so. It was moved by Chair Kelley, seconded by Cohen, to recommend denial of Application #1691, City of Long Lake, to rezone property located at 130 Orono Orchard Road North from a 2 acre requirement to a 1 acre requirement. Ayes 6, nays 0. Roos noted that currently they cannot get approval from the MCWD without prior preliminary plat approval from the City of Orono. ( #3) #1626 ERIC WILSON, 2683 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCE REVISION - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL Eric Wilson and Martha Yunker, applicant's architect, were present. Yunker explained that the property was purchased from Mr. Traff who had previous variance approval to build a new residence. The essential difference between the plans is that the garage is now located on the east side of the house. She noted that the Mitchells, neighbors to the west, are agreeable to this plan. Yunker noted that the plan has been revised such that footprint square footage needed for the variance is approximately the same as the Traff proposal, but is further from the lake and is mainly contained in the one story garage. Wilson noted that the Lacys, neighbors on the east side, are also amenable to the plan. Gaffron pointed out that the original plan proposed a 5.5' encroachment for the entire length of the garage, but this has been reduced to a 3' encroachment into the 30' side setback. The square footage that encroaches is the same as what was approved previously. . Johnson felt this was a reasonable request. 3