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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 21,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3136 TROY BROITZMAN CONTINUED) <br /> magnitude where such screening may not need to be mandatory save for the average setback <br /> issue. <br /> 2. Any other issues the Planning Commission may have with this application. <br /> Gaffron stated the only issue remaining on this application is the neighbors' concerns. <br /> Broitzman had nothing to add to Staffls report. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. <br /> Greg Coward, 1950 Heritage Drive, stated he is the neighbor to the southwest. Coward indicated they <br /> have a concern with the size of the proposed residence and the location of the residence,noting that all of <br /> the trees on this lot have been cut down,which has increased their concern. Coward stated there used to <br /> be approxiinately a dozen mature pine trees between their house and the current house. Coward stated <br /> due to the trees being removed,that screening is now gone for their lifetime. <br /> Coward stated the design criteria for this house appears to make it as large as possible. Coward indicated <br /> the new plan consists of 13,000 square feet,which is still a very large residence on the property. <br /> Coward stated they would like the house to be screened and hidden as much as possible given the size of <br /> the proposed residence. Coward stated the reduction in the amount of fill proposed has brought this home <br /> closer to approval and that they would like to see an attractive house built on this lot. � <br /> Morris Nelson, 1900 Shoreline Drive, stated he also is in opposition to the proposed residence given the <br /> size of the structure,especially in light of the removal of the trees. Nelson stated he does not feel this <br /> proposed residence will enhance his property and, in fact,will make it more difficult to sell his house. <br /> Nelson indicated the proposed house is four times the size of his residence and that with the removal of <br /> the trees,there is no hope that the house will be concealed in any way. Nelson encouraged the Planning <br /> Commission to deny the application. <br /> Leonard Dayton, 1980 Heritage Drive, stated this neighborhood consists of homes that are 3000 to 5000 <br /> square feet and that this would lead to a property tax increase. Dayton stated he is afraid of a de-valuation <br /> to the surrounding properties given the magnitude of the structure and how out of character with the rest <br /> of the neighborhood it is. <br /> Rahn closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. <br /> Broitzman stated he would like to address the size of the proposed residence,which appears to be the <br /> biggest issue at hand. Broitzman pointed out the size of his house and the size of Steve Charrier's house, <br /> his proposal is for a house that is only slightly bigger. Broitzman stated the square footage of his house is <br /> more due to the living space located under the garage,which does not change the footprint of the house. <br /> Broitzman stated the studio of the house above the garage also does not change the footprint of the house. <br /> Broitzman stated if you look at the above ground square footage, it is 4,400 square foot, excluding what is <br /> above and below the garage, and that the basement consists of 2,700 square feet. Broitzman commented <br /> he personally does not feel that the house is out of line for Lake Minnetonka given the price that he paid <br /> for the land. <br /> PAGE 8 <br />