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� �. . . :., . . <br /> . � NIINUTES OF THE <br /> , ORONO PLANI�TING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2007 <br /> � 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3259 Lake Country Builders, Continued) � <br /> proposing is,in part, a remodeling project and also a rebuild,and that it is somewhat a matter of <br /> semantics. <br /> Jacobson stated in attempting to retain the exterior footprint,a sincere effort was made to reduce what <br /> was proposed before and that they did reduce the square footage of the house. Jacobson stated <br /> approximately 40 percent of the wood structure of the existing house would remain but that the <br /> foundation is old and raises some issues. Jacobson indicated they have designed a portion of the <br /> residence to have a new foundation and a new mechanical room. ' <br /> Jacobson stated they are attempting to comply with the spirit and intent of the law. <br /> Kempf asked whether fiom Staff s perspective there is some possibility that the 75-foot setback was <br /> measured differently back then. <br /> Gaffron stated the shoreline probably has eroded and that it is also probable the setbacks were <br /> measured parallel to the lot lines and not to the lake. Gaffron stated the building inspector at that time <br /> did accept the 75-foot setback. • <br /> Rahn stated if the applicants would like the pool to remain,they would need to construct a smaller <br /> � home and that it is a matter of choices. Rahn stated it is not logical to leave the old foundation under � <br /> the portion of the house that is noncompliant and to construct a new foundation under a different <br /> portion of the house. <br /> Rahn stated seldom has the Planning Commission allowed a developer to add on to the front of the <br /> . house that is noncompliant as well as increasing the height. <br /> Jacobson stated a second floor is being added on to that area but they are not adding out. <br /> Kempf stated going up matters when there is an encroachment. <br /> Zullo stated regardless of whether this is a rebuilt or a remodeling project, additional structure within a <br /> setback is not appropriate. <br /> Smolik stated the setback at its narrowest point is 18.6 feet and that there is a greater setback as it goes <br /> further back. Smolik stated they are attempting to honor the site lines of the neighbors. � <br /> Rahn stated the issues in his mind are the garage setback, the front setback, and the hardcover. <br /> Kempf stated in order to have a large house and a swimming pool on Lake Minnetonka, a large lot is <br /> necessary. Kempf stated�he would like to see the house pulled further back. <br /> Winer noted this is the fourth time a proposal for this property has come before the Planning <br /> Commission and that perhaps better direction should be given to the applicants. <br /> PAGE 17 <br />