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NIINUTES OF TI� <br /> • � ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 20,2006 � LLL <br /> (#OS-3139 HILL SCHOOL, CONTINUED) . <br /> The applicant is requesting to revise their approvals for side yard and side street setback variances as well <br /> as a conditional use permit amendment in order to construct a larger 45' by 30' addition; adding a second <br /> story above the additions; and adding a 10'by 8' elevator bump-out, further encroaching toward the west <br /> lot line, closer than 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 the conditional use permit amendment to permit <br /> construction of the addition as proposed. Staff finds there may be hardships that warrant variance <br /> approval. The western side yard setback variance is reasonable as the Minnetonka Arts Center,which is <br /> also operating under a conditional use permit,is the adjacent use and not a residential home. However, <br /> the proposed elevator is a further encroachment into the western 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 ar�d that <br /> they were planning to regravel it. ` <br /> Rahn inquired why the parldng 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 lunchroom, and will not increase the number of <br /> students. Hovey stated their classrooms are only designed for a maximum of 15 students and that little <br /> parking is needed during the day. � , <br /> Rahn inquired whether the cars loop through the parking lot and drop the students off in the morning. <br /> Hovey stated they loop through Briar Street. <br /> Rahn stated he does have a concern with the parlcing and that in his opinion there does not appear to be <br /> sufficient parlcing. Rahn noted there are only 13 parking spots designated. � <br /> ;� <br /> , PAGE 2 <br /> ? <br />