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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 15,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3136 Troy Broitzman, Continued) <br /> Broitzman stated he would be residing there with his girlfriend but that he comes from a large family who <br /> would be visiting from time to time. <br /> Leslie stated if the number of garage stalls were reduced, the amount of grading could also possibly be <br /> reduced. <br /> Broitzman indicated he is not willing to eliminate the walkout. <br /> Jurgens stated a portion of the walkout could be retained and that it is not necessary to have a walkout the <br /> entire width of the house. Jurgens stated in his opinion the house could be redesigned to reduce some of <br /> the grading. <br /> Jurgens moved to table Application#05-3136,Troy Broitzman, 1860 Shoreline Drive,to allow time <br /> for the City Engineer to comment on the grading plan. <br /> Gaffron stated the length of the house and the garage could possibly be reduced and that it appears that <br /> the narrow width of the lot seems to be driving the design of the house. <br /> Bremer noted the applicant does not need a setback variance. <br /> Kempf seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> Jurgens noted Mn/DOT has estimated the amount of traffic on Highway 15 at approximately 20,000 cars <br /> a day. <br /> 5. #05-3140 ANDREW AND KRISTEN RONNINGEN,3030 CASCO POINT ROAD, <br /> VARIANCE,7:24 P.M.—7:38 P.M. <br /> Andrew Ronningen,Applicant,was present. <br /> Gundlach stated the applicant is requesting a rear yard setback variance to permit a rear yard setback of <br /> 20 feet when 30 feet is normally required, 20 feet currently exists, and 20 feet was permitted by variance <br /> in 1968. An average lakeshore setback variance to permit the new roof structure to encroach into the <br /> required setback(no further lake encroachment is proposed; however,the increased height proposed <br /> requires approval of this variance). In addition,a rear yard setback variance to permit a rear yard setback <br /> of 15 feet where 30 feet is normally required and 20 feet currently exists. Gundlach noted the 20 feet was <br /> permitted by variance in 1968. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the variances to allow the increased pitch roof as no additional <br /> encroachment to the required rear yard is proposed and the additional height will not impact adjacent <br /> PAGE 11 <br />