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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 17,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Given the low elevation of this property in relation to Lake Minnetonka,and therefore its potential direct <br /> impact on the lake's water quality,any variance approvals also must seek to include stormwater runoff <br /> remediation through best management practices. This is particularly appropriate for the hardscape <br /> variance being sought. Again,because of the property's low elevations, infiltration of stormwater runoff <br /> will be difficult,and this fact challenges the appropriateness of any hardscape variance request. <br /> Requiring the installation of numerous rainwater gardens using deep root plants is one solution that could <br /> mitigate the impact of any variances being sought;there are other best management practices available, <br /> too. For example, for every square foot of variance sought, an equal square foot of rainwater garden must <br /> be installed. Without this type of trade-off solution building, I encourage the Planning Commission reject <br /> the requests." <br /> Curtis noted the email also discusses Application 17-3929,and concludes by stating: "I truly hope the <br /> Planning Commission will look at these comments as positive and encouraging of the variance process as <br /> long as it includes commensurate requirements for water quality protection so that other efforts to return <br /> Long Lake and Lake Minnetonka's watershed to a healthier state aren't negated." <br /> Thiesse noted the applicant has addressed those concerns and it appears that the practical difficulty has <br /> been addressed. Thiesse commented this is a tough site. <br /> Landgraver stated one of the practical difficulties is the low elevation of the lot and the plan addresses the <br /> overall management of water runoff. <br /> Lemke stated the orientation of the house benefits both neighbors. <br /> Leskinen stated she likes the improvement over the last plan. <br /> Landgraver moved, Leskinen seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3918, <br /> Rehkamp Larson on behalf of Bill Toles, 1095 Ferndale Road West,granting of variances and <br /> conditional use permits, subject to Staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> Page 34 of 72 <br />