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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 • ZONING FILE #1316 -BARR CONTINUED garage to the existing garage: Mr. Barr explained that the existing garage is nearly 1,000 s.f. Attaching another structure to it would put him over the maximum 1,000 s.f. floor area requirement. He preferred to construct the additional garage in this fashion because it would be the least obtrusive. Councilmember Callahan stated that he would be inclined to agree with the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial. He can see no hardship in this matter. The applicant's lot is very limited. If Mr. Barr made revisions to his plan that would not require variances, that would be fine. However, he would not approve any other plan. Councilmember Peterson asked Gaffron what size limitations the applicant could meet without the need for variances. The current code allows multiple accessory structures as long as they are detached. Mr. Barr could have as many 1,000 s.f. buildings as long as hardcover area limitations are adhered to. The location of the structure and how much driveway would be needed to access it will determine the maximum size the building can be to conform to an existing or decreased level of hardcover. There was a brief discussion pertaining to areas above garage structures and the potential for them to be turned into. • living space. City Administrator Bernhardson suggested that the Council return this matter to the Planning Commission. It would be necessary for them to review this application since Mr. Barr had deviated from his original plans. Also, there would need to be a review for the possibility of an after - the -fact conditional use permit for the area being occupied above the existing garage. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron stated that whether the applicant needed variance approval for his proposed construction, he would still need to apply for a separate conditional use permit for the dwelling above the existing garage. In light of that, this matter would have to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission to address the revised plan and the after - the -fact conditional use permit. Motion, Ayes =5, Nays =O, Motion passed. #1320 DR. AND MRS. BRANDENBURG 719 MINNETONKA HIGHLANDS LANE VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2494 The applicants were not present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson apprised the Council that the applicants were seeking hardcover variances to reconstruct a • screen porch and existing deck on the lake side of their home. Currently there is 31.8% hardcover in the 75- 2501zone and would require an average lakeshore setback variance. Assistant W