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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 19,2009 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> #09-3428 MICHAEL AND MARILYN HUTHWAITE,CONTINUED <br /> north end to stay out of the 75-foot setback and off of Bayside. The creek is not listed on the City's <br /> wetland inventory or the Minnehaha Watershed DistricYs wetland inventory, so they were not aware of <br /> that issue initially. The grading is designed to capture as much water and runoff as possible and away <br /> from the creek. The hardcover has been reduced in the 0-75 foot zone. The overall size of the house is <br /> less than what the Huthwaites had initially desired and located away from the neighbors as much as <br /> possible. They also are proposing to clean up the area near the creek and stabilize the slope. <br /> Kang asked whether Hendel is recommending the construction of the bridge. <br /> Hendel indicated the bridge is to provide a safe access point to the south portion of the lot. <br /> Huthwaite stated the creek cuts off the bottom right-hand side of the lot and that the bridge will give them <br /> access to that portion of the property without having to go on the roadway. <br /> Rice asked whether there was any attempt to comply with the setbacks in that area. <br /> Hendel stated they did attempt to orient the house and garage in a way to reduce the setbacks as much as <br /> possible, and that if they complied with the setbacks,they would only be allowed a one-car garage. <br /> Huthwaite stated they currently reside in Memphis and that they would like to move back to the Twin <br /> Cities. They have looked at a number of lots and feel this is a nice lot that they can construct a retirement <br /> home on. The proposed house is not a mansion but a reasonably sized home. A tremendous amount of <br /> time and money has been spent attempting to alleviate the problems with the creek as it relates to erosion <br /> and flooding. <br /> Huthwaite noted the structural coverage is approximately 10 percent. The neighbors have reviewed their <br /> plans and all have signed off on the project. The environment is being improved with this project and will <br /> also improve the tax base of the City. Huthwaite stated they would like the bridge for access to that <br /> portion of the lot and that they are willing to work with the appropriate authorities to construct something <br /> that would be approved. <br /> Kang asked whether Staff would like to see pervious pavers. <br /> Curtis stated she just specified pavers. <br /> Huthwaite indicated to his lrnowledge pervious pavers are more expensive but that he would be willing to <br /> entertain using pervious pavers on the patio. <br /> Steiner stated pervious pavers on the driveway would not be practical given Minnesota's winters. <br /> Chair Kang opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Kang closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br /> Page 7 <br />