05-16-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, April 18, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. b. Used as a dwelling unless a guest house conditional use permit is obtained. c. Rented,leased or otherwise provided for use as a dwelling under any circumstances. Leskinen asked if all other setbacks and criteria are met for the home itself and whether this application is merely for the plumbing. Gaffron indicated that is correct and that the applicants are only requesting a conditional use permit for the bathroom in an accessory structure. Gaffron noted the applicants would only be allowed a sink without a variance. Tim Becker, Applicant, stated he is here tonight to answer any questions the Planning Coinmissioners might have and that he is fine with Staff s recommendations. Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.in. Leskinen indicated she does not have a problem with the application as long as the covenant is filed on the chain of title. Landgraver moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3821,Tim and Mary Becker, 1565 Fairview Cottage Lane,granting of a conditional use permit, subject to the property owner executing a covenant restricting its use as a guest house or used for a home occupation. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 5. #16-3822 CURT FRETHAM OF LAKEWEST, LLC,3245 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING FROM RR-1B RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO RPUD, RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT,AND CONCEPT PLAN/PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL, 7:35 P.M.—10:00 P.M. Curt Frethain,Applicant,was present. Gaffron stated the applicant is requesting the following approvals for a proposed 27-lot single family residential development: 1. Amendinent of the Orono Comprehensive Plan(CMP)to allow development of the property at a density of approximately 5.5 units per developable acre for this property which is guided in the CMP for development at a density of 10-15 units per acre, and to allow single-family dwellings in place of the inulti-family dwellings currently guided in the CMP; 2. Preliminary plat approval for a 27-lot single-family residential subdivision; and 3. Rezoning to Residential Planned Unit Development(RPUD). The property is the fonner Eisinger site and is located on the south side of Wayzata Boulevard,north of the new Highway 12 corridor. This is an area of the City that in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan was Page 10 of 32