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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (4.#01-2671 ALISTAIR AND KAREN JACQUES, Continued) <br /> Fritzler asked who did the wetland testing. Mr. Jacques replied it was done about 1 '/z years ago and did not <br /> remember the name of the testing company,but that an accredited wetland tester did it and that he thought a <br /> report was submitted to the planning staff. <br /> Gaffron responded he did not recall seeing a wetland report in the city's file. Using Exhibit G.,he pointed out <br /> an apparent drainage way mid-way between the existing house site on the property and the neighbor to the <br /> west, and, if in fact,the area was not wetlands,then there would be no issue of wetland impact. If,however, <br /> there is wetland up to the 968' contour,there appears to be substantial room to move the house site westerly. <br /> Gaffron concluded he did not see a potential wetland impact and concurred it was logical to more centrally <br /> locate the proposed house site. <br /> Jurgens asked for clarification of the required wetland set back dimension and it was pointed out the wetland <br /> set back is 26'. He also asked if the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources must review the application <br /> due to the proximity to the Luce Line Trail. <br /> Gaffron advised the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources received Orono Planning Commission <br /> agendas and notifies city staff when they have questions or comments on any applications. He advised no <br /> comments were received from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on this application. <br /> Jurgens questioned the process following granting of a lot area variance and reviewing the proposed house <br /> location on the lot. <br /> Gaffron explained site drainage issues are reviewed when the applicant applies for a building permit. He <br /> suggested the Planning Commission could add a condition in recommending approval of the lot area variance <br /> that centrally locates the house. However, Gaffron noted that if the applicant were not agreeable to that <br /> condition, it would not be enforceable. <br /> Mr. Jacques stated that he was willing to accept the condition of centrally locating the house and pool. <br /> Chair Mabusth summarized that centrally located the house and pool location results in a larger setback than <br /> the proposed location at the 5' side yard setback and 15' pool rear yard setback. <br /> Chair Mabusth called for further public comments. There were none. <br /> Jurgens moved,Leslie seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2671,Alistair and Karen <br /> Jacques,645 Old Long Lake Road, granting a lot area variance to permit construction of a new <br /> residence on an existing lot which is 1.022 acres in area when 2.0 acres is normally required,with the <br /> condition that the proposed house/garage/pool is more centrally located on the lot than that shown on <br /> the variance application. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> Fritzler inquired about a trailer that may be on Jacques' property. Mr. Jacques indicated he was not aware of <br /> any trailer behind his shed. Ms. Thompson responded that it was on her property. <br /> Gaffron advised Application#01-2671 will be scheduled for the June 14,2004 City Council session. <br /> Page 4 of 40 <br />