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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 28, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #06 -3189 Terry and Suzanne Johnson, Continued) The applicants have removed their request for encroachment into the 10 -foot side setback and have proposed a plan for 1,505 square feet structural coverage, which includes the deck. Staff recommends approval of the lot width and lot area variances in order to construct a new home. Staff further recommends approval of the variance to encroach into the average lakeshore setback with a portion of the new home, a small deck, and small patio. Planning Staff feels the applicants have demonstrated a hardship exists with the nature of Park Lane and with the need for on -site parking and vehicle turning movement. The level of hardcover variances requested is reasonable given that it reflects a minimal home footprint and only the minimal amount hardcover needed to be functional. Murphy noted the applicants have met the concerns raised by the Council at the last meeting and that he appreciates the efforts the applicants have taken to reduce the variances requested. White concurred with the comments by Council Member Murphy. White noted the neighbors are in support of this project. McMillan moved, White seconded, Application #06 -3189, Terry and Suzanne Johnson, 543 Park • Lane, to direct Staff to draft a resolution granting variances to lot width, lot area, average lakeshore setback, and hardcover. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *8. #06 -3201 DAVID CARLSON OF WILSON MANAGEMENT FOR CHARLIE THOMPSON, 875 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST — COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT White moved, Peterson seconded, to conditionally approve 2000 -2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #3 subject to Metropolitan Council review and approval, and to direct Staff to submit the amendment to Metropolitan Council. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 9. #06 -3206 KEN AND LORIJEAN ANDERSON, 4225 FOREST LAKE DRIVE — VARIANCES LoriJean Anderson, Applicant, and Jeff Danbury, Contractor, were present. Turner stated the applicants are requesting variances to allow 26.6 percent hardcover in the 0 -75 foot zone where 39.9 percent currently exists and no hardcover is normally allowed; to allow 39 percent hardcover in the 75 -250 foot zone where 43 percent currently exists and. 25 percent is normally allowed; to allow structural lot coverage of 27.1 percent where 28 percent now exists and 15 percent is normally allowed; to • allow a structure 25 feet from Forest Lake when a 75 -foot setback is required. The purpose of these PAGE 4