01-19-2010 Planning Commission Packet

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i • , � , ' Item#11-CC.Agenda-12/11/06 � File#06-3234/35[Total Pages 94) �� . MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLAIVNING CONIMISSION Monday,October 16,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. , 2.cSz 3. 06-3234 DANIEL HESSBURG,4725 NORTH SHORE DRTV�,VARIANCE and 06-3235 DANI�L HESSBURG,4731 NORTH SAORE DRIV�,VARIANCE,6:05 P.M.— 7:09 P.M. � Daniel Hessburg,Applicant;Paul Henry and Dennis Meyer,neighbors,were present. i Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a subdivision of a lot line rearrangetnent with a street vacation for properties . at 4731 and 4725 Noi�tl� Shore Drive. In addition,tl�e application requires lot lrea and lot width variances each to allow both properties to remain less than 1.0 acres and less than 140 feet in width; as well as 75-250 feet zone � hardcover varia��ces,side street setback and rear yard setback variances in order to construct two uew residences where two existing residences currently exist. Currently none of the tliree existiilg lots meet the area and width requirements ofthe LR-1B zoning district. Staff has met with the applicaiit various tiines over the summer to research development possibilities on 4725 and 4731 North Shore Drive. 4731 North Shore Drive consists of two individual parcels physically separated by 4725 North Shore Drive. Tliis unique situation is compounded by the extreme topob aphy of both properties. The applicant has proposed to combine the eastern lot of 4731 with the adjacent 4725 lot,rearranging the western lot line of 4725 to make the eastern lot of 4731 ten feet wider,which would result iu 4731 becomiiig a 60-foot wide lot and 4725 becoming a 76-foot lot and creating better buildable areas on both lots. Variances are still necessary due to the resulting lot areas and widths,as well as for side street setback,rear setback, hardcover within the 75-250 foot zone and bluff setbacks. At the request of Hennepin County and in order to tninimize the curb cuts onto the busy county road,the applicant l�as proposed a shared driveway to access both sites. The driveway will center approximately on the lot line and access each side-loading garage. The proposed driveway has a grade rangiilg from 12 percent to 20 percent. Tlle City Engineer has indicated that the steepness of the driveway should be re-evaluated and revised to allow for a 20-foot area directly off the roadway with a slope no greater than 2 percent if possiUle. The location of flie house and driveway on tlie western lot(4731)does not allow for a 20-foot deep apron to be located entirely on the 4731 property and outside the shared drive aisle. i The applicant has indicated he will install a sl�ared tram system to access the lakeshore,wliich incorporates a small stair in order to minimize slope impacts. Staff reconimends approval of the subdivision of a lot line rearrangement witli street vacation and variances to allow � replacement of the existing iwo homes on lots tl�at are more equal in size than the current confguration subject to, oile, co.mpliance with the recommendations of the City Engineer;two,the homes meeting t(ie City's height rec�uirement of 30 feet and 2.5 stories;three,subniittal of easemenfs for the shared driveway and sl�ared tramway. Hessburg stated Staff l�as been very hel}�ful witli their applicatioii. ' ; Meyer stated by haviug Uoth of these propetties for sale at one time and being able to develop them both simultaneously a much more complemeniary development can be achieved. ' ; i Kroeger stated in his oUinion it wot�ld be more ideal to combine the lots and construct one house rather than iwo homes. i ICempf inquired what fihe situation is with the driveway. ; � 1 �