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~ - MINUTES OF THE _ ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 12, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. • ( #07 -3250 Philip Carlson, Continued) Carlson stated their attorney would be reviewing the condominium agreement for any necessary changes and that they would be submitting them in the near future. McMillan moved, White seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5585, a Resolution approving the general concept plan for the property located at 2060 Wayzata Boulevard West. Gaffror noted on page 10 of the resolution under storm water drainage fee the number should read $7320 per acre rather than $6655 per acre. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 6. #07 -3254 METRO BUILDING CO., 940 NORTH ARM DRIVE — VARIANCE Joe Leintz, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback, lake setback, and hardcover variances within the 0 -75 foot and 75 -250 foot zones. The applicant is proposing to construct an • essentially brand new home in a nonconforming location by proposing to re -use portions of the existing home's foundation. The existing home is situated almost entirely lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line. The proposal includes removing the existing home down to the cap of the foundation and rebuilding on that existing foundation. The applicant has revised the rooflines of the northern portion of the home in an effort to reduce the impact the home will have on the views of the lake enjoyed by the neighbors to the north. However, the roofline of the new home will be considerably higher than that of the existing home. Additionally, the applicant has proposed a reduction in the lakeside decks so that there will be less of an impact on the existing substandard lake setback. The proposed new structural additions are on the street side of the home with the exception of the proposed deck and the proposed porch. This application was tabled by the Planning Commission in January as there were a number of issues outstanding for the applicant to address. On February 20, 2007, Planning Commission voted 6 -1 to recommend denial of the variances. Staff feels that the applicant's desire to re -use the foundation, keep the location of the home the same and keep the large in- ground pool is driving their request. While the applicant has proposed to remove what appears to be a great deal of concrete within the 0 -75 foot and 75 -250 foot zones their proposed hardcover removals are not significant enough to justify the additional structure and nonstructural hardcover being proposed. There are a number of additional hardcover and structural hardcover removals which could result in a conforming 75 -250 foot zone. Additionally Staff feels that as the existing home is essentially being rebuilt from the foundation up, there may be merit in building an entirely new home in a is conforming location. PAGE 12 of 19