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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, October 20, 2014 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 18 of 28  <br />  <br />mitigation proposed in the wetland area at the northwest corner of the site on the other side of the private <br />shared driveway from Ferndale Avenue west. <br /> <br />The proposed driveway changes include elimination of a second approach to Ferndale from the circle <br />drive area and a corresponding decrease in total driveway hardcover for the site. <br /> <br />Mack indicated the amount of structural coverage is a slight increase over what is allowed. The amount <br />of addition to the home is very modest in size and does not really change the general layout, look and feel <br />of the property itself. <br /> <br />Mack noted there is an area of hardcover for the patio that is proposed and essentially runs in front of the <br />75-foot setback line. Mack illustrated the areas of the hardcover being added on the overhead monitor. <br />Mack noted the amount of total site hardcover is proposed to be reduced on the property by 7.34 percent <br />and the second driveway access to Ferndale Road is proposed to be removed, which improves safety for <br />the roadway. That portion of the site will be returned to green space and additional landscaping is <br />proposed to be planted along Ferndale Road. This will result in a substantial improvement of the property <br />along the roadway. <br /> <br />With the proposal as presented, Staff is in support with the following conditions: <br /> <br />1. Hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone from the lake shall not increase above the level of 275 square <br /> feet. Low level perennial plantings shall be added along the new patio area on the lakeside of the <br /> residence to soften and enhance visual appearance of the hardscape areas from the lake. <br /> <br />2. The proposed driveway improvements and changes shall be completed prior to final occupancy <br /> approval of the residence addition. <br /> <br />3. Final approval of the MCWD for the floodplain mitigation plan and approval of the grading and <br /> drainage erosion control plans shall be obtained and provided to the City prior to issuance of any <br /> site work or building permits for the proposed addition. <br /> <br />Mack noted Staff’s report contains a number of findings for the approval of the variances and the <br />conditional use permit. <br /> <br />Leskinen asked when he expects approval from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. <br /> <br />Mack indicated that is the verbal comment that was received from the MCWD manager but that he does <br />not have anything in writing at this point. <br /> <br />Leskinen asked if he anticipates approval prior to the application appearing before the City Council. <br /> <br />Mack stated he does. <br /> <br />Todd Irvine, Keenan & Sveiven, Landscape Architect, stated he is here to answer any questions the <br />Planning Commission may have. <br /> <br />Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 8:42 p.m. <br /> <br />Item #01 - PC Agenda - 11/17/2014 <br />Approval of Planning Commission Minutes 10/20/2014 <br />[Page 18 of 28]