02-18-2014 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 26 Curtis indicated he could. Thiesse asked if that would just require a permit. Curtis indicated it would require a permit for the hardcover outside the 75-foot area. Gaffron noted Staff has also not seen the language contained in the easement to know what would be allowed. Landgraver stated the Planning Commission should take note of the fact that they had previously recommended six feet, which should be taken into consideration, but that they need to take into consideration the neighbor’s concerns and the increased encroachment. Schoenzeit stated an attached two-car garage that is functional is reasonable use of the property and not having a two-car garage is a practical difficulty here in Minnesota. Landgraver stated the Delaneys have been pretty consistent about conveying their concerns with the application and that the applicant has made attempts to comply with the direction of the Planning Commission. Landgraver noted the applicant could plant a row of evergreens along the property line, which would block the neighbor’s view, and that he is inclined to grant the 6-foot variance. McGrann commented there are no easy answers, but that he would be in favor of the six feet. McGrann indicated he would have some serious issues if the applicant comes back with a request to expand the hardcover, which would increase the amount of outside parking and would be closer to the Delaney property. Curtis noted the Delaneys would need to consent to any expansion of hardcover in the easement area. Lemke stated given the objections of the neighbor, he would not be in support of the expansion. (Jon Schwingler arrives at 6:58 pm.) Schoenzeit moved, McGrann seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 13-3636, Lixiao Wang, 3059 Farview Lane, granting of a 6-foot addition to the garage without the deck on top, and to recommend no further approval of hardcover in the easement area. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 2, Lemke and Schwingler Opposed. NEW BUSINESS 3. #13-3612 DALE GUSTAFSON ON BEHALF OF JOHN AND BARBARA CORNESS, 4395 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT, 7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M. Dale Gustafson, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting an amendment to the conditional use permit granted in August of 2013 in order to repair an eroded area on the eastern side of the lakeshore and create a stable drainage swale to the lake on the west part of the lakeshore. Item #01 - PC Agenda - * 02/18/2014 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes 01/21/14 [Page 5 of 26]