07-10-2006 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 10, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #06 -3196 McNAUGHTON /HAMM, CONTINUED) Peterson connnented she is leaning more in favor of approving this application since allowing the lot line rearrangement would eliminate that little strip of land. Sansevere stated the proposed lot is also not out of character with the neighborhood. Peterson stated she also had the same question for Mrs. Goetten concerning the rationale for opposing this application and that in her mind this is a better solution than what was proposed back in the early 1990s. Peterson commented she does have some concerns regarding the access and inquired whether there is a reasonable solution to the access situation. Gaffron stated the current access point that has been proposed to develop the lot was created in conjunction with a parking area. Gaffron stated a letter received from Hennepin County indicates that they have known for decades that some day access would have to be provided to this lot somewhere along County Road 15 and that they are in favor of the proposed access point. - Gaffron stated the proposed . access does not meet the City's standard for distance from an intersection but it is the best location that exists. White inquired how big the proposed residence is. McNaughton indicated the footprint with the garage is around 3800 square feet and that it is within the City's hardcover requirements. 0 White inquired how big the house could be if the outlot was not combined. Gaffron stated the house would need to be smaller. Sansevere inquired whether the applicant intends to reside on this lot. McNaughton stated it is his intent to live there, with the purchase agreement being contingent upon the approval of the lot line rearrangement. McNaughton stated since the last meeting, he did speak with the neighbors and answer their questions and that he has also recently sent a letter to each of the neighbors stating that he would not remove any trees until the building process began. McNaughton commented he is sympathetic to the concerns of the neighbors and is also in favor of some berining and trees along County Road 15. McMillan stated there are two reasons why she would like to see this outlot combined with one of the neighboring properties, and one deals with safety. McMillan stated the traffic on County Road 15 has increased significantly over the years and that the driveway onto Orono Lane is a safer access than access off of County Road 15. McMillan stated the only other spot for a driveway would be down by the lakeshore, which is not the best solution due to the hardcover and the headlights that would flash out onto the lake. McMillan stated in her opinion access off of Orono Lane is the safer option. • PAGE 6