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MINUTES OF T� <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,November 20,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. � . <br /> (#06-3245 SHARRATT/MANEY, CONTINUED) � <br /> Turner illustrated the location of the addition and the extension of the wall on the existing house. The <br /> majority of the increase in structural coverage comes from the garage addition,which measures 24 feet by <br /> 26 feet. The existing garage and shed tota1414 square feet,which is enough to construct a 20 by 20.7 <br /> foot garage. The applicant has indicated the additional garage space would be in lieu of a basement. It <br /> would also provide storage space for gasoline-powered equipment that should not be stored in within the <br /> living area. The larger garage would also allow space for landscaping between the driveway and the <br /> house. The new lakeside overhang is mostly over the patio so it does not increase hardcover. If a new <br /> house were being constructed with the same size garage as proposed,the maximum living space would be <br /> about 3,600 square feet. The remodeled house would have about 2,700 square feet of living space. <br /> Staff suggests the Commission take into consideration the design of the second story to resemble a <br /> half-story and the conversion of the enclosed living space closest to the lake into an open porch, <br /> Turner stated the only new encroachment into the average lakeshore setback would be a small portion of <br /> the roof over the porch that will be created from what is now enclosed living space. The Commission <br /> should consider if it is appropriate to prohibit the enclosure of the porch or the area under the new <br /> overhang. The allowed hardcover would probably only allow the portion of the shared roadway that is <br /> outside the easement. . <br /> Staff is recommending approval of the setback variance from North Shore Drive subject to review of the <br /> width of the shared roadway by the Fire Marshal and approval of the structural lot coverage, lakeshore <br /> setback, and average lakeshore setback variances to the open porch and lakeside overhang not being <br /> converted to enclosed space. <br /> Maney stated he is considering purchase of the property and that their desire is to live on Lake <br /> Minnetonka while at the same time being sensitive to the hardcover and water runoff issues relating to the <br /> lake. <br /> Mike Sharratt addressed the Planning Commission briefly regarding the design of the structure,noting <br /> that they are substantially remodeling the structure but utilizing the first floor foundation. Sharratt stated <br /> � the entrance has been carved in to give relief to the long wall Sharratt stated they have attempted to � <br /> make as many things as conforming as possible and that the addition to the second floor is close to a story <br /> and a half configuration. <br /> Sharratt stated the rooflines are sloping from the driveway area back to the lake,with some dormers in ' <br /> between. An attempt has been made to reduce the massing of the structure and a two-car garage is being <br /> proposed. Sharratt noted there is no basement to this structure. The design calls for a slightly higher <br /> height than what currently exists. <br /> Bremer noted the hardcover removals are in excess of what is being added but that the structural coverage � <br /> is increasing. <br /> Sharratt stated the increase in structural coverage is due to the addition of the second car garage. � <br /> PAGE 17 <br />