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e <br /> . MTNUTES OF THE � <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3262 Alexander Design Group, Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated they would consider it a basement for zoning purposes even if it does not meet a <br /> reasonable head room standard for a basement. The issues are whether the structure meets the 30 feet <br /> height standard or the three story height requirement since the basement is an oddity, does it fit into <br /> the neighborhood and is there a reason to grant a variance. <br /> Curtis stated the structure does meet the 30-foot height limitation. <br /> Alexander stated tfie intent is to remodel the house and that they are actually adding garage space with <br /> a flat terrace over it. Alexander stated the need for the variance is because the house,as is sits,is <br /> closer to the lake than 75 feet. Alexander stated the house currently sits five feet from the side lot line. <br /> Alexander indicated they have submitted letters from the neighbors expressing their support of the <br /> project. Alexander stated there is not a problem with drainage on the property. � <br /> Beck stated the drainage runs back towards the street. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the five foot setback is the bump-out on the side. <br /> Alexander stated it is and that it is existing. <br /> Rahn inquired whether they are going up at that location. <br /> Alexander stated they are going up at that location. <br /> Rahn stated he would have an issue with adding to a nonconfornuty. <br /> Kenlpf stated the house is located too close to Lake Minnetonka and that this is one of those times the <br /> applicant would be creating a substantial structure on top of a bad foundation. Kempf stated in his <br /> opinion this is a hardship lot and there is little room to construct but that he would hate to see more <br /> structure added on to the existing foundation. <br /> Zullo stated the owners purchased the properly as it is and that the Becks were aware of the hardship <br /> when they acquired the property. <br /> Gaffron inquired how long the property has been in the family. <br /> Beck stated since 1946. <br /> Gaffron stated in this case this is not a new buyer since it has been in the family for many decades. <br /> Alexander stated the owners specifically wanted to retain some of the rooms on the main level, such as <br /> the fireplace,the sunroom and the living room, and they went to great lengths to design around that. <br /> PAGE 21 <br />