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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 16,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> receiving approval from Hennepin County for moving the driveway access on a county road. If not <br /> approved,this could change the shape of the driveway altering the hardcover of the site. <br /> Kathryn Alexander,Architect,stated they have a signature supporting the project from the property owner <br /> to the south and that they have tried to contact the neighbor to the north but have been unsuccessful. <br /> Alexander indicated she can answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. <br /> Thiesse requested she address the drainage and the driveway. <br /> Alexander noted it is only the lake side that was raised as well as a little bit on each side of the house. <br /> Alexander pointed out the areas that would be raised on the survey and pointed out a portion of the area <br /> that slopes back down toward Shadywood. <br /> Thiesse asked if there is a swale in the area near Shadywood. <br /> Alexander indicated there is a swale there and that the neighbor's property to the south is actually higher <br /> than this property. Alexander stated in speaking with the surveyor,he indicated he would have no <br /> problem making sure there could be a swale in that area. <br /> Alexander stated the reason for raising the grade is that it is very close to the OHWL and that there will <br /> only a partial basement under the house. Alexander noted there is a crawl space that is 3'/10.5"tall and <br /> they raised the back side in order to get enough crawl space. Alexander indicated they are still working <br /> on the driveway with Hennepin County. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 9:41 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 9:41 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if a 7.5 foot side yard setback is now what is allowed. <br /> Landgraver indicated it is along with the 20 percent structural coverage. <br /> Thiesse noted the driveway is responsible for the hardcover overage. Thiesse stated when he drove in the <br /> driveway and turned around so he could drive out forward,the turnaround room was necessary since it <br /> would be dangerous to back out onto Shadywood. Thiesse stated it would be difficult to eliminate the <br /> 900 square feet of excess hardcover from the driveway and that the driveway might as well be a size that <br /> is workable. <br /> Lemke noted overall hardcover on the property is being reduced. <br /> Schwingler stated the applicants have also addressed the drainage. <br /> Page 28 of 32 <br />