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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> • Monday,June 20,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3115 WJM Properties,Continued) <br /> Rahn noted the Council would make the final determination on the siding. <br /> Rahn moved,Leslie seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3115,WJM Properties, <br /> LLC,2605 Wayzata Boulevard, granting of a conditional use permit for construction of an <br /> expanded parking area south of the existing main lot and construction of an addition no greater <br /> than 5,000 square feet to an existing accessory building south of the principal structure,with the <br /> recommendation that the siding on the existing building match the new addition, and subject to <br /> review and approval of the grading and drainage plans by the city engineer. VOTE: Ayes 6, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> 11. #05-3117 JEFFREY AND ETHEL GUSTAFSON, 1310 SPRUCE PLACE,VARIANCE, <br /> 8:14 P.M.—8:20 P.M. <br /> Jeffrey and Ethel Gustafson, Applicants,were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicants are requesting lot width and lot area variances in order to construct a new <br /> single-family residence. The lot consists of approximately 20,800 square feet and is 61 feet wide at the <br /> shoreline and 125 feet at the 75-foot setback where one acre and 140 feet are required. A conditional use <br /> permit is also required due to the need for grading within the 0-75' setback upon the removal of the <br /> existing home. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the lot width variance,lot area variance, and conditional use permit in <br /> conjunction with the City Engineer's recommendations. Curtis noted the city engineer has reviewed the <br /> revised plan and has provided comments on the project. Curtis stated the applicants were given a copy of <br /> the city engineer's comments. <br /> The applicants had nothing to add to Staff's report. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Jurgens noted this is a new rebuild and inquired whether the existing hardcover in the 0-75' zone should <br /> be reduced. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is proposing to remove the boathouse. <br /> Gustafson stated it is his understanding he is allowed a four-foot wide stairway and that currently he has a <br /> three-foot stairway. Gustafson stated it is his intention to hire an architect in the future to address that <br /> situation and that he will be removing the boathouse. <br /> Rahn noted landings are typically required with a 12-foot vertical drop. <br /> PAGE 21 <br />