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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 22,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3078 Gary and Lynn Christensen,Continued) <br /> Bremer stated in her view this is a hardship lot and that she is in agreement with Staff's <br /> recommendation. Bremer indicated the question in her mind is the dormer issue and that she would <br /> prefer the dormers be pulled back. <br /> Fritzler noted the hardcover removals are not an option and would be required. <br /> Christensen indicated he would be agreeable to removing those items. <br /> Fritzler stated those items would not be allowed to re-appear in the future. <br /> Kempf noted there is a sidewalk on the side and inquired whether it goes anywhere and whether it <br /> serves any purpose. <br /> Christensen indicated the sidewalk does not go anywhere and was probably constructed for aesthetic <br /> purposes. <br /> Kempf commented he would like that sidewalk to also be removed. <br /> Curtis noted that sidewalk would be included in recommendation number two of Staff's report. <br /> Bremer moved,Fritzler seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3078, <br /> 3560 Ivy Place, granting of a side setback variance and an average lake setback variance,subject <br /> to recommendations one and two contained in Staff's February 15, 2005 Planner's Report, and <br /> further subject to the dormers on the northern side of the roof being pulled back to avoid any <br /> encroachment. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1,Rahn opposed. <br /> Rahn indicated he is opposed to the approval because in his opinion it is increasing the nonconformity <br /> of the house. <br /> 4. #05-3083 CITY OF ORONO, SOUTH BROWN ROAD,MYRTLEWOOD, <br /> COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT,6:54 P.M.—6:59 P.M. <br /> Gaffron stated the City is requesting a comprehensive plan amendment to add several existing <br /> developed properties to the MUSA. The Metropolitan Urban Service Area defines those portions of the <br /> Metro Area where development is allowed to occur with municipal sewer rather than with septic <br /> systems. <br /> Gaffron stated the City is requesting the Myrtlewood neighborhood be included. This area was not <br /> included in the 2000 Comprehensive Plan MUSA expansions because there was not any sewer service <br /> close to this subdivision. The City of Wayzata is now constructing a new public works facility directly <br /> south of the Myrtlewood neighborhood and has completed the extension of sewer and water utilities to <br /> serve the new public works facility. The existing Wayzata Public Works facility will be removed for <br /> the new Highway 12 construction project. Gaffron noted the City of Orono has contributed financially <br /> PAGE 8 <br />