11-20-2017 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,November 20,2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Thiesse stated the need for a two-car garage in Minnesota is a practical difficulty,which requires the wider deck. Lemke commented the proposal seems reasonable. Landgraver moved,Olson seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3981,Todd and Angie Olson,3325 Crystal Bay Road, granting of variances to the lake yard setback,side yard setback, rear yard setback, hardcover, average lakeshore setback, and driveway to exceed eight feet in the Shoreland Overlay District. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 5. #17-3986 TRAVIS DeJONG, 1270 WILDHURST TRAIL,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 7:36 P.M.—7:41 P.M. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for a permanent dock. Because of the permanent nature of the dock structure within the floodway, a conditional use permit is required. The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District(LMCD)regulates docks on the lake and has not yet issued the permit. The proposed dock will extend approximately 100 feet from the shore and appears that it will meet all LMCD required setbacks. Orono's concurrent jurisdiction over permanent docks is primarily via floodplain regulations, which provide no significant standards pertinent to the approval of permanent docks. Both permanent and seasonal docks fall under the zoning category of accessory structures, so with the exception of the RS District, someone cannot have a permanent or seasonal dock without a principal structure. This property is zoned LR-1B. The City will require that a zoning permit be issued to document the existence and construction of the permanent dock. To date,no public comments have been received. Curtis noted last month the neighboring property to the south was approved for a permanent dock. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for construction of the proposed permanent dock subject to the following conditions: 1. The dock may be allowed as long as it continues to be permitted by the LMCD and DNR and is in conformity with the rules and regulations of those agencies; and 2. The dock is not to be used for commercial purposes or rented. Thiesse asked if the dock would go along with the rental of the house. Curtis indicated it would and that the dock cannot be rented separately. Page 10 of 21