10-15-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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y . � , ! ` ' MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 17,2007 6:00 o�'clock p.m. � 5. #07-3315 DONNA AND MICHAEL EBERTZ, 1220 TONKAWA ROAD,VARIANCE ;f . Donna and Michael Ebertz,Applicants, and Michael Sharratt;Architect,were present. � . Curtis stated the applicants are requesting 0-75 foot and 75-250 foot zone hardcover variances and a lake setback variances in order to construct a new home on the property. The applicants' lot is quite unique in , that it has a considerable amount of lakeshore and•"Preserve"classification wetland impacting the � buildable area. The applicants have proposed a hoine which meets most of the zoning requirements. The applicants'proposed home meets most of the zoning requirements. ' The applicants are proposing to locate 325 square feet of hardcover within the 0-75 foot zone. This does not include the 134 square feet of retaining wall on the north end of the lakeshore. The applicants are requesting the variances to allow areas of patio and 56 feet of the home to extend into the 75 foot setback. Staff finds that the hardcover level proposed within the 75-250 foot zone may not be entirely out of line. However,the Planning Commission should discuss the size of the applicants'proposed house,number of patios, and driveway orientation and determine if the proposed level of 50.8 percent is appropriate. Additionally, Staff feels that the hardcover and structural improvements proposed within the 0-75 foot zone are merely a design issue and could be eliminated to avoid this encroachment. � � Staff recommends approval of a level of hardcover within the 75-250 foot zone that the Planning Commission deems appropriate. Additionally, Staff recommends denial of the hardcover variance and lake setback variance to allow the patios and structural improvements within the 75 foot zone. Further, Staff recommends compliance with the City Eng-ineer's comments and requirements prior to placement on the City Council agenda for approval. Hennepin County approval is also required as noted within the � Engineer's comment memo. ; Sharratt stated the issue with the existing home is that it does not meet the average lakeshore setback and is located approximately 45 feet from the lakeshore. The driveway encroaches to the south and is located close to the wetlands and lakeshore. They are unalile to construct a basement on the lot and this lot requires a slab on grade construction due to the close proximity to the lakeshore,which requires that all the mechanical spaces and storage needs must be located within the house. The proposed setback is now 75 feet from the lakeshore rather than 45 feet. The�,proposed shortest distance from the driveway to the wetland is 30 feet versus 17 feet, and they are proposing in the southwest corner a rain garden to accommodate the runoff from the driveway. i " Sharratt stated the lot consists of slightly more than an acre but the buildable area is rather limited. The proposed home is 4400 square feet of structural coverage,which is 9.4 percent structural coverage. The hardcover exceeds the 25 percent limit due to the limitations of the buildable area of the lot and the setback requirements. ' j � Ebertz stated their current home is less than 2000 square feet and only consists of two bedrooms,which is no longer sufficient for their growing family. In reviewing their options,they have elected to construct a new residence on the lot,which will greatly improve the appearance of the property from the lake and help bring the lot more into confornuty. Ebertz noted this house currently is grandfathered in and is located much closer to the lakeshore than what they are proposing. Rice inquired whether the shed would be removed." I PAGE 5