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� � . • <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 17,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. � <br /> (08-3388 BOYER BUILDERS ON BEHALF OF MATTHEW AND AMY HERMAN,CONT.) <br /> Turner stated that would be allowed and that the applicant would need to indicate where they plan to do <br /> the wetland buffering averaging. Turner pointed out that prior to this application proceeding to Council, <br /> Staff would determine whether the buffer setbacks would be triggered by this project. If there is a buffer <br /> needed on the east side,the applicants would lose most of the lawn. <br /> Kempf noted the main issue on this application is the hardcover variance. Kempf stated in his view this is <br /> a perfect situation where pervious materials should be utilized as much as possible given the amount of <br /> wetlands on the property. Kempf stated in his view a small portion of the driveway could be shifted to <br /> the west, out of the buffer. <br /> Berg pointed out that is existing driveway and not proposed. <br /> Turner stated the applicants could choose to shift it over if buffer averaging is required. <br /> Kempf asked whether the current driveway is paved. <br /> Matt Herman indicated it is gravel. <br /> Kempf noted there is 30.5 percent hardcover without the shed being included in the calculation. <br /> Bennett asked if the applicants are agreeable to moving the house forward. <br /> Smith stated in his view there is room to relocate a portion of the house slightly and that they would look <br /> at that. <br /> Kempf asked whether the entire addition would shift two feet toward the street. <br /> Smith stated if the entire addition were shifted,there would be no net gain in the hardcover. <br /> Turner stated the east corner of the addition is as close to the buffer setback as possible and that a portion <br /> of the garage could be pulled forward. <br /> Smith illustrated on the overhead the exact portion that would be moved forward. <br /> Turner noted it would be approximately 50 square feet. <br /> Winer asked if the wetland average calculation includes the lot on the lake. <br /> Turner indicated it is not included. Turner stated the driveway is allowed in the buffer setback and would <br /> not change the amount of buffer that is being encroached upon. <br /> Kempf stated in his view this is a hardship lot and that the impact of the 75-250 foot zone is minimal on <br /> Lake Minnetonka. Kempf stated he is in favor of relocating the 24-foot portion of the garage forward and <br /> to shorten the depth of the garage to 26 feet,which would help reduce the hardcover. <br /> Berg noted they are also building above the garage. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />