07/17/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,July 17,2006 6:00 dclock p.m. *9. #06-3213 STEVE SAPLETAL,2575 THOROUGHBRED LANE,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Bremer moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#06-3213,Steve Sapletal, 2575 Thoroughbred Lane,granting of a conditional use permit to install a bathroom in a proposed pool house. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 10. #06-3214 RUDY WICKLANDER HOMES,INC.,3345 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD, VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,9:35 P.M.—9:55 P.M. Stuart Hoarn,Architect,appearing on behalf of Rudy and Judy Wicklander; Cathie Turham,Construction Manager,Rudy Wicklander Homes. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting lot area,lot width,hardcover, side street, lake, and rear yard setback variances in order to build a new single-family home. The applicant is proposing a 1,260 square foot home and minimal hardcover to support the home. Additionally, a conditional use permit to conduct land alterations within 75 feet of the ordinary high water level is also required. During Staff review of the application it became apparent that a three-story home had been proposed as the lowest level did not meet the City's definition of a basement. The applicant feels that the most recent plan meets all of the City's requirements. Curtis indicafed the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority has responded to the applicant's inquiry, which has been distributed to the Planning Commission. Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances as proposed stipulating that the home must meet the City's height limitations of 30 feet and two and a half stories as defined. The applicant must also conform to all of the City Engineer's recommendations. Curtis noted the City Engineer has not reviewed the most current plans. Hoarn stated when this property was initially looked at,they looked at the front and east side of the house and they saw a full walkout basement with a story and a half above it and that they were considering a new walkout basement with a two story structure. Hoarn stated parts of the property sits less than four � feet from the property line and that the further the north and east they moved the house,the less the basement became conforming with the City's requirements and front setback. Hoarn stated the open carport is located out in front on the lakeside. Hoarn stated at the rear property line,the ground is approximately ten feet higher than the street elevation over the length of the lot,which is approximately 70 feet. Hoarn stated their surveyor was asked to work directly with Planner Curtis on the plan that is before the Planning Commission tonight. Bremer opened the public hearing at 9:44 p.m. • PAGE 28