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EXHIBIT E <br /> - MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION 1VIEETING <br /> Monday,April 18,2005 <br /> � 6:00 o'clock�.m. <br /> (#OS-3091 Catherine Sallas, Continued) <br /> Kempf commented he does enrpathize with the neighbors but that pcivacy is an issue that is inherent <br /> with this neighborhood given the small lot sizes. Kempf indicated lie is leaning towards denial of t11e <br /> after-the-fact variance ancl that he is wary of reducing the lower deck since that may prompt more usage <br /> of tlie t�pper deck. <br /> Sallas inquired how a spiral staircase would impact hardcover. <br /> Rahn stated it would depend upon the diameter of the staircase but that it could possibly reduce tlie <br /> hardcover. <br /> Rahn moved,Winkey seconded,to recommend approval of Ap�lication#OS-3091, Catherine Sallas, <br /> 3635 North Shore Drive,granting of an after-the-fact variance to allow the upper deck to remain, <br /> subject to the lower level deck being movecl out of the average lakeshore setback by reducing <br /> hardcover in that area by 150 square feet. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 3; Fritzler,Jurgens,and Kempf <br /> were opposed. <br /> Gaffron noted this application would appear before the Council on May 9th. <br /> � 7. #OS-3097 HASHEM ABUKFIADRA, 1745 FOX STREET—SUBDIVISION,6:59 P.M.— <br /> 7:38 P.M. <br /> Hashem Abukhadra, Applicant,and Mark Gronberg, Surveyor, were present. <br /> Gundlach noted this application did appear before the Plamiing Commission as a sketch plan and that <br /> Staff will be recommending this application be tabled to allow for an engineering and septic review. <br /> Gundlach stated the applicant is proposing to create six lots on oile block, including construction of a <br /> private road. The property is abutting Long Lake Creek,which leads to Tanager Lake and eventually <br /> Lake Minnetonka, placing the property in the Shoreland Overlay District. One house and guesthouse <br /> currently exist on the property. The applicant is proposing a NURP pond near the proposed road on <br /> Lot 2,with all of the lots meeting the two-acre minimum with the exception of Lot 5. Gundlach noted the <br /> City is currently working on a new wetland ordinance that may impact the current design of this property <br /> by requiring the creation of buffers and setbacks to the buffer. Gundlach stated those requirements could <br /> eliminate Lot 6. The applicant is rec�uesting the guesthouse be allowed to remain. <br /> Gundlach stated some issttes raised at the sketch plan hearing related to hardcover and location of septic <br /> sites. Gundlach noted the proposed location of the septic sites have been reviewed and have been <br /> determined to be appropriate. <br /> Gundlach indicated Staff has the following issues with this application: <br /> PAGE 10 <br />