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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 11, 1998 • ( #5) #2354 KONRAD KRUGER, 520 HANLON AVENUE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 4075 Van Zomeren explained the applicant wants variances to side yard, given the 2 acre zoning with substantial setbacks, in order to add a second story. The Planning Commission voted to approve the requested variances. Kruger said he was also considering adding a garage. Jabbour said the Council will only act on what is currently presented to Council. Van Zomeren said the existing structure does not meet requirements, and Kruger has a structural engineer that recommended new foundation improvements. The Council discussed if there should be a certain percentage of foundation that deems the entire foundation should be replaced, and if the entire foundation was replaced, should the house be moved. Van Zomeren said currently applicants are not required to do structural reports before applying for a variance. She went on to explain the variance will expire in one year and the building permits would have to be applied for in that year. She also explained that 10 feet are needed between structures if he does build a garage, and that 35% could be in hardcover without a variance in the setback area within the shoreland setback. • Jabbour moved to approved Resolution #4075, with applicant retaining appropriate structural engineer findings as appropriated. Kelley seconded. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #6) #2357 KENT WHITWORTH, 1425 BAY RIDGE ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE Van Zomeren reported the applicant is requesting a hardcover variance, lakeshore variance and conditional use permit to build a retaining wall adjacent to County Road 15. The conditional use permit is required because it involves grading within 5 feet of the property line. The Planning Commission recommended this project with the following concerns: that the City would get an accurate survey, a drawing of the retaining wall, along with hardcover calculations, the materials used are similar to a wall existing adjacent to the property and consistent with the area, the trees over 6 inches be preserved, and appropriate approval needed by Hennepin County is obtained. The problem is there are no numbers available. Peterson asked how it got as far as it did without the necessary numbers. 10