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MINUTES OF THE �,�'� <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ;:,, •� �l£ � <br /> Monday,March 20,2006 • . <br /> (#OS-3139 ffiLL SCFi00L, CONTINUED) . <br /> The applicant is rec�uesting to revise their approvals for side yard and side street setback variances as well <br /> as a conditional use peiniit amendment in order to construct a larger 45' by 30' addition; adding a second <br />��-•n----���-•story-above°tlie�additions;�and�addi�ig°a-10'-°by�8'°elevator;bump=out, further°encroa�hit�g°tioward tli��est'�"`�"�-'°""'�°"-"" <br /> lot line, closer ihan the required 50 feet from both the western side yard and the side street of Briar Street. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the setback variances and tlie conditional use perniit amendment to permit <br /> construction of the addition as proposed. Staff finds there may be hardships that warrant variance <br /> approval. Tlie western side yard setback variance is reasonable as the Minnetonka Arts Center,:wliich is <br /> also operating under a conditional use permit,is the adjacent use and nofi a residential home. However, � <br /> the proposed elevator is a further encroachment into the westem side yard and the Planning Commission <br /> should discuss whether or not this should be incorporated into the interior of the building. The:side street <br /> � yard setback variance may also be reasonable due to the existence of Briar Street, again instead of directly <br /> adjacent to a residential home. Gaffron noted a side street setback variance was granted under Resolution <br /> #3424. - . <br /> Hovey had nothing to add to Staff's report,but noted that they do have the support of their neighbors on <br /> this application. � <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing. � • <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. � -' � <br /> Rahn closed the public hearing. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the parking lot would be paved in the future. . ' <br /> Hovey stated to her understanding the parking lot could not be paved due to hardcover issues and tllat <br /> they were plamiing to regravel it. � <br /> Rahn inquired why the parking is based off of the student load and not the occupant load,noting that the <br /> building size is being doubled. <br /> Hovey stated the addition consists of one classroom,a lunclu-oom, and will not increase the number of <br /> shidents. Hovey stated their classrooms are only designed for a maximum of 15 sh.idents and that little <br /> parking is needed during the day. • . <br /> Rahn inquired whether the cars loop tl�rough the parlcing lot and drop the students off in the morning. <br /> Hovey stated they loop tluough Briar Street. <br /> Rahn stated he does have a concern with the parking and that ui his opinion there does not a��ear to be <br /> suffcient parlcing. Ralu�►noted ihere are only 13 parking spots designated. � <br /> •x. <br /> PAGE 2 <br />