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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-2019 Planning Commission Minutes MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Chair John Thiesse, Commissioners Bob Erickson, Kevin Landgraver, Bruce Lemke, Dennis Libby, and Jon Ressler. Representing Staff were Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner Melanie Curtis, and Recorder Jackie Young. Council Member Seals was present. Chair Thiesse called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19,2019 Landgraver moved,Libby seconded,to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission meeting of February 19,2019,as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. NEW BUSINESS 2. LA19-000007 TOM RAUSCHER,2799 PHEASANT ROAD,VARIANCES, 6:32 P.M.— 6:51 P.M. Tom Rauscher,Applicant,was present. Curtis stated the applicant is proposing to redevelop the property with a new home and is requesting approval of lot area and lot width variances, an average lakeshore setback variance, lake setback variance, and a hardcover variance. The proposed home will be a rambler with a walkout basement, but because they are proposing increasing ceiling heights and therefore expand the volume of the home, variances are required. The existing home is located 61.2 feet from the OWHL and encroaches up to 24 feet lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line. A 388 square foot portion of the home is within the 75-foot setback as well as some stone stairs and retaining walls. There is also an existing 158 square foot patio on the walkout level of the east side of the home and a smaller, 38 square foot landing on the west side within the 75-foot setback. The applicant is proposing to construct the new home to fit within the existing footprint on the lake side of the home encroaching into the average lakeshore and 75-foot setbacks. A new 462 square foot patio is proposed on the first-floor level in the southeast corner of the home. Variances for setback are required due to the increase in mass within the existing nonconforming footprint. The 75-foot hardcover variance is relating to the new patio hardcover and location. Curtis displayed sketches of the new home and noted the red line indicates the elevation profile of the existing home. The proposed hardcover level of 24.9 percent reflects a 155 square foot overall increase from the existing conditions and 266 square feet of additional hardcover is proposed in the 75-foot setback due to the proposed, larger patio. The proposed home is 896 square feet larger than the existing home. Structural coverage is proposed at 12 percent. Page 1 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Staff finds that due to the applicant's choice to build a replacement home within the existing footprint, there are difficulties limiting the volume expansion within the existing setback from the lake. The location of the neighboring homes creating the average lakeshore setback also impacts the proposed volume increases. The proposed 61.2-foot setback from the lake affects the opportunities for improvements on the lake side of the home. The relocation of the lakeside patio to the main level of the home results in the loss of the "nonconforming" status of the existing patio setback and hardcover. The new patio request may be reasonable, but Staff suggests a reduction in the size so that the 75-foot zone hardcover is not increased over existing. Planning Staff recommends approval subject to the Planning Commission agreeing with or identifying practical difficulties supporting the variance. Staff does not support the larger patio in the 75-foot lake yard as proposed. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Tom Rauscher,Applicant, stated they looked to keep this project from being too disruptive, which is why they are proposing to use a portion of the existing foundation. Currently there is no proper terrace there but there was a small little one in the rear corner. There are also the current stone steps. What is being proposed is to have a patio that is livable up on the main floor without having to deal with the garden level or the walkout on the side of the house. Lakeside living is why the Habermans are purchasing this house and they would like to construct the patio as proposed, but they would be willing to utilize pervious material if necessary. Landgraver asked what the dimensions of the porch are. Rauscher noted it is not really a porch but the structure is somewhere around 16' x 22 or 23 feet. They will be taking the upper portion by the stairs and pushing it out to where the current steps are going down to the grade. Thiesse asked if they are proposing to utilize the existing foundation. Rauscher indicated they are planning to utilize at least three-fourths of it. The front side is going to have an addition put on to it so the front wall of the foundation will be torn out. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Landgraver commented everything about the plan is smart but the patio. There is a little bit of massing associated with the house, but the homeowners are making the most out of the space. Landgraver stated in his view the patio is a little bit of a stretch since this is new construction. Ressler indicated he agrees with Commissioner Landgraver and that encroaching further on the lakeshore is something that is generally resisted, especially when there is not a lot of reason for supporting it. Page 2 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Thiesse asked whether the Planning Commissioners would be willing to come to some compromise on the patio. Landgraver stated it is too far lakeward and that he is not sure if it could angle down to the stairs. The proposed patio would be located 61 feet from the lakeshore and that he was trying to reconcile what 61 feet on the western side would look like. From the survey, it looks like it would abut the west side. Thiesse stated that is what he is struggling with and that it does not make a lot of sense to only build half of the patio but that he cannot support what is being proposed. Curtis pointed out the location of the average lakeshore setback line. Erickson stated his understanding is that as proposed there would be 104 square feet beyond the 75-foot line. While that is not a huge number, it is hard to see why it could not be reduced by that amount. If the lower left corner would have more of a rounded corner rather than a square corner,that could eliminate some area,which would bring it more in compliance. Curtis suggested rather than trying to reconfigure the shape of the patio, it might be helpful for the applicants to suggest a level that the Planning Commission feels would allow a little bit more to accommodate the stairs. Lemke asked if the whole house could be pushed back eight feet. Curtis indicated the applicants would still be within the footprint and would be essentially what they are proposing. Curtis stated she does not believe from a construction standpoint that is what they are looking to do, and that the red line is the existing house and they are attempting to just add on to the street side and then going upward. Lemke commented he does not have a problem with the height increase but it is so far into the average lakeshore setback and the setback between the adjacent houses that he has trouble justifying a further encroachment. Thiesse stated he struggles with the fact that the patio seems too large, but he can see a practical difficulty with living on the lake and not having a space to sit on outside. Rauscher pointed out the existing staircase. Rauscher stated they could eliminate anything past the furthest point of the house,which would give them a 10' x 20' terrace. One of the goals is to not to break into the retaining wall and disturb the grade. The terrace will never be seen from the lake since it sits six feet higher and the lake drops even more. From a practical standpoint,a lower level patio is probably not going to get used as much and it will not be as practical for them. If that line is kept straight across,that would provide a decent size terrace and stay within the confines of what is currently there. Landgraver commented that sounds like a good compromise. Landgraver moved to recommend approval of Application No.LA19-000007,Tom Rauscher,2799 Pheasant Road,granting of variances,with the reduction in the size of the deck as proposed by the applicant,and subject to the recommendations of Staff. Page 3 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Ressler stated it makes sense to allow the steps to be connected to the patio in lieu of the stepping stones. Lemke seconded the motion. Landgraver stated he does not want to over engineer the connection from the stairs to the patio but that he would accept that friendly amendment. Thiesse noted whether it is stepping stones or stairs, it would be considered hardcover. Landgraver amended his motion to recommend approval of Application No.LA19-000007,Tom Rauscher,2799 Pheasant Road,granting of variances,with the reduction in the size of the deck as proposed by the applicant,to allow hardcover from the patio to the steps,and subject to the recommendations of Staff. Libby indicated he would support the friendly amendment. Lemke stated he would not support it since he has a concern that the patio would extend out as far as it is currently proposed. Landgraver asked if Commissioner Lemke would be amenable with having the applicant submit a plan prior to the City Council meeting showing the connection. Lemke indicated he would prefer to see the plan. Thiesse asked whether Commissioner Lemke would be okay if the applicants decrease the patio size as proposed and then allow some sort of connection subject to approval by the City Council. Lemke stated he would be fine with that. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. 3. LA19-000009 REAL ASSETS/JAMISON KOHOUT, 1645 SHADYWOOD ROAD, PRELIMINARY PLAT,6:52 P.M.—7:00 P.M. Jamison Kohout,Applicant,was present. Barnhart stated the applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval to split the existing 2.51-acre parcel into two buildable lots and an outlot, in a front lot/back lot configuration. This property was the subject of a preliminary plat action in 2013 but the corresponding final plat was never filed. The preliminary plat expired in November 2014. This proposal is identical in layout compared to the original approved preliminary plat with the exception of the lot sizes. The applicant proposes to split the 2.51-acre parcel into two lots with a 30-foot wide access outlook. Lot 1 would consist of 1.55 acres and be 140.27 feet wide. Lot 2 would be 0.75 acres and be 110.21 feet wide. Both lots exceed the requirements of a lot in the LR-1C zoning district. Access to Lot 1 would be via Outlot A and Lot 2 would be accessed via a shared driveway off of Shadywood Road. Both properties will be served with sewer and water. Page 4 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. The City Engineer has pointed out the need for an additional easement over the service lines for Lot 1. Hennepin County supports the proposed access. The applicants are not proposing to clear cut the lot but there are some trees in the middle of Lot 1 that will need to be removed. A Conservation Design was done in preparation for the 2013 application and recognize that this was a maple/basswood forest. There were no comments that the trees proposed to be removed be preserved. Staff has received some comments regarding grading and runoff along Outlot A and that will be reviewed very closely as part of this application. Planning Staff recommends approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. Final plat applied for within one year of preliminary plat approval. 2. Easement to the benefit of both lots and the city for access and utilities over all of Outlot A. 3. Easement to protect utility service lines serving the two parcels. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Jamison Kohout, Real Assets, LLC, stated this is basically the same application that was proposed previously and that his family will be relocating to Orono and they would like to take advantage of the lots. Kohout stated he was unaware either of the lot sizes had changed. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. Brian Zjawiony, 1675 Shadywood Road, stated currently runoff from Outlot A is washing out Shadywood Road and that it needs to be addressed. There are three or four massive potholes that have developed. Zjawiony indicated he is fine with the rest of the proposal. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Lemke commented he hates to see all the trees cut down but there is not much the City can do to prevent it. Once the grading plan is developed,the owner will have a better idea of how many trees will need to be removed. Thiesse asked if this property will have city sewer. Barnhart indicated it will. Libby stated since the erosion has been exacerbated by the weather, some type of recommendations from the City Engineer to help abate the problem would be warranted. Ressler stated he also does not see a way to avoid cutting down the trees. Ressler indicated he has not noticed the erosion to be necessarily tied to the curb cut but that it could just be the weather in general and is something that could be reviewed by the City Engineer. Page 5 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Barnhart noted the grading plan is always reviewed by the City Engineer to ensure there is no impact to the neighboring properties or any other issues. Thiesse asked if there is a requirement that the driveway be paved. Barnhart stated the City generally sees driveways paved in these situations. Landgraver stated the preliminary plat is consistent with what was approved last time and he would be in favor of it. Lemke moved,Ressler seconded,to recommend approval of Application No.LA19-000009,Real Assets/Jamison Kohout, 1645 Shadywood Road,Preliminary Plat,subject to the conditions recommended by Staff. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. 4. LA19-000010 REHKAMP LARSON ARCHITECTS,2587 KELLY AVENUE, VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,7:00 P.M.—7:13 P.M. Jean Rehkamp and Sarah Nymo, Rehkamp Larson Architects,were present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a side setback variance to permit the reconstruction of an existing one-level, detached garage in a larger footprint at an improved but still substandard side yard setback. The existing 441 square foot garage is 2.5 feet from the side lot line and is proposed to be removed. The applicant is proposing a 4.3-foot setback for a new 744 square foot two-story garage. The required setback for an accessory building less than 1,000 square feet is 7.5 feet. A detached garage with recreation space is permitted,and a conditional use permit is requested so that a full bathroom with shower/bathtub can be installed. Supportive comments from the neighbor most directly impacted were received and have been included in the Commission's packet. Staff recommends approval of the variance subject to conformance with the building official's comments, the building code, and the comments of the City Engineer. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The property owners would be required to file a covenant agreeing that the structure will not be used as a dwelling until a permit is obtained allowing use of the building as a dwelling. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Rehkamp stated this project was inspired by an existing 900 square foot cottage on the lot that has been there since the1900s. The cottage is in great shape. The property owners have three children and are hoping to have them visit this summer. The extra square footage comes from the desire to maintain the existing cottage and have some extra room for their children. Nymo noted the cottage already has one existing bathroom and the detached garage with a studio above it provides a little more room and privacy. Landgraver asked if the garage will mirror the cottage aesthetically. Page 6 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Rehkamp indicated the materials will match but that it will have a steeper roofline than the cottage so some living space can be gained. Landgraver asked if it is one and a half or two full baths in the garage. Rehkamp indicated it is two. Thiesse asked whether the retaining walls are new or existing. Nymo noted there are existing retaining walls there presently that will be modified. The garage could be built further into the property, but there is an egress/ingress easement with the adjacent neighbor, and they ' would also like to preserve the view of the cottage as you enter the property. Libby asked what steps will be taken to address the runoff Rehkamp stated they have not gone to the level of engineering yet but that something will need to be done since the whole wall of the garage is buckling in. Lemke asked if the new garage is taller than the existing one. Rehkamp indicated it is. The lower side of the garage,which is the highest side,would be 24 feet. Thiesse asked if the City is going to require that this not be living quarters. Curtis indicated that is part of the covenant. Thiesse commented it seems like this would be a perfect opportunity for it to become sleeping quarters and asked what process the applicants would need to go through in order for that to happen. Curtis stated they would require double the acreage. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Libby stated given the circumstances of this being a familial type of arrangement and with the City having ample regulations,this structure could easily be converted into a rental. Libby stated there is a definite housing need for this type of structure. Thiesse noted they would not be allowed given the acreage. Curtis noted the applicants are not requesting that either. Ressler commented he would be in support of it and that the massing is away from the lake. Page 7 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Landgraver stated the trees will likely need to be cleared out since that is probably what is pushing the wall in. The new structure will blend in since it will look like the cottage, and the other alternative would be to tear out the cottage and put in a mansion. Landgraver stated in his view the recommended conditions by Staff relating to a dwelling and home occupation are good. Erickson stated he is comforted by the four conditions being recommended, and based on that, he could support the application. Lemke commented it is a big mass and will change the visual appearance of the area, but overall it is a nice improvement to the site and neighborhood. Libby moved,Landgraver seconded,to recommend approval of Application No.LA19-000010, Rehkamp Larson Architects,on behalf of Alexander and Amy Ware,2587 Kelly Avenue,variances and conditional use permit,subject to staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 5. LA18-000011 JULIE LENSING,3349 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD,VARIANCES,7:13 P.M.— 7:38 P.M. Julie Lensing,Applicant,was present. Curtis noted the pink line on the survey depicts the property line. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a rear yard setback variance in order to construct an 18' x 8' addition on the rear of the existing home. Although hardcover is not being added, because the property exceeds 25 percent hardcover and the proposal involves an expansion from non-building to building hardcover, a hardcover variance is also required. The lot is nonconforming with respect to area and width. Staff finds practical difficulties inherent with the size, shape,and location of Crystal Bay Road as well as with the lake which may justify granting variances allowing the addition. As with other lots on Crystal Bay Road, in evaluating lot area and hardcover,the square footage of the improved drive lane of Crystal Bay Road is not included. The applicant's existing home is about 38 feet deep. The applicant is requesting a rear yard setback variance to construct an 18' x 8' addition resulting in a setback from the rear lot line of approximately 1.2 inches. The property's 118 feet of depth is challenging, particularly due to the fact that the 75-foot and average lake setbacks and the 30-foot rear yard setback nearly overlap. The required setbacks result in a 5-foot deep building envelope. The proposed 0.1-foot setback poses additional challenges regarding construction,the building code, fire codes,as well as the logistics of working within the adjacent property owned by the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority. There is an existing shed encroaching on HCRRA's property. The HCRRA representative has indicated that removal/relocation of the applicant's existing shed which encroaches on the HCRRA property may alleviate their concerns about further encroachments should the variance be approved. Relocation of the shed to a location within the property boundaries would likely require setback and hardcover variances. If grading is to occur on their property, a permit from HCRRA would be required. Page 8 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. The existing hardcover level is 42.9 percent. The addition is proposed to be constructed over an existing patio. No new hardcover is proposed. Due to the change in the nature of the nonconforming hardcover, an expansion from non-building to building, a hardcover variance is required. If the variance is approved,adjustments to the building plans are necessary, specifically to the gutters, roof, eaves and foundation,which the architect has indicated could be accomplished. Staff does not support the variance reducing the rear yard variance from 7.4 feet to O.1-feet. If the Planning Commission supports the variance, Staff would add the following to the record: The proposed setback of 1.2 inches does not account for the need of the homeowners' access around the home for maintenance without trespassing on the HCRRA property. Permitting requirements should be complied with. Staff finds the hardcover variance to be reasonable considering the practical difficulties affecting the property. The Commission should review the plans regarding the rear yard setback. The applicant did receive a supportive comment from the neighbor to the east. The aerial photo reflects a play structure that is no longer there but the shed is still there. Curtis displayed the first floor and second floor house plans and elevation views. The plans would be adjusted in conformance with the architect's notes and building official's comments. Thiesse asked if the applicant will obtain an easement or a permit for the grading. Curtis indicated the applicant will need to obtain that permitting but she is not aware if an easement is required. Thiesse noted Staff has recommended personal access around the building. Curtis stated that was to alleviate Staffs concerns with maintaining the structure. Curtis noted this is not the only tight setback that exists in this area. Libby asked for clarification on the location of the shed. Curtis indicated it is located entirely within the Rail Authority's property and the shed is not in a highly observed area. There are also a number of other encroachments on the Rail Authority's property by other property owners. Landgraver noted the neighbors are essentially in the same position with the tight setbacks. Curtis displayed an aerial photograph of the area. Landgraver commented those tight setbacks are critical to his interpretation of this request. Page 9 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Libby noted the City Engineer's comments make it fairly clear that if any excavation needs to be done, it would require written permission from the Rail Authority. Libby suggested the homeowner do some due diligence on how that encroachment may impact their title in reselling the property. Lemke asked if there is a jog in the property line. Curtis indicated she does not know why it is that way but that there are several jogs in that area that do not make a lot of sense. Lemke stated he was wondering whether that was purchased from the Rail Authority at some point. Julie Lensing,Applicant, stated she appreciates the opportunity to speak about what she would like to do. Lensing indicated she also was curious about the jog in the property line and she was told that many years ago the Rail Authority offered the residents the opportunity to purchase some of the land,which is why that is a funny shape. Lemke asked if that is still available. Lensing indicated she does not know that. There are some significant areas of concern with the existing house and that the hope is the addition will improve the functionality. The lot makes the options very limiting and in her view this is the best option. Lensing noted currently her laundry room is in the garage and that she needs to bring laundry baskets down one whole flight of stairs and then open and close the garage entry door as well as the laundry room door. This addition would allow the laundry room to be located on the main floor level. In addition,the master bedroom has a very small closet and the addition would allow a small walk-in closet. Between her and her fiancé,they have six children, and they would like to put some bunkbeds on the upper floor to accommodate some of the children when they visit. Lensing indicated she has worked very closely with the Hennepin County Rail Association and the building code inspector. With regard to the encroachment,there is a 5' x 5' shed that was there when the property was purchased. Lensing indicated she is willing to remove that. Further,Jessica from the Rail Authority noted that it appears there is currently a shed encroachment on HCRRA's property adjacent to 3339 Crystal Bay Road and that remedying this encroachment would mitigate their concern about the 0-foot setback clearance. Lensing noted the building official had listed four bullet points on one of the attachments. The architect has stated he will change the plans so these four requirements will be met. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Thiesse asked if the basement or foundation level will be two feet shorter and the house itself will cantilever over. Page 10 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Curtis stated that is what the architect is indicating can be done. Ressler stated the biggest issue he is struggling with is going closer to the property line and that he is undecided on the addition as a whole. Ressler stated it is a small house on a small lot but he can see the merits of the addition. Thiesse asked if the City has an obligation to provide room for a person to stay on their property to perform maintenance. Landgraver noted the City decided it was okay on the buffer zone. Landgraver stated when you first look at it,the reaction is no way, because the homeowner cannot maintain their addition without trespassing on somebody else's property. On a relative basis, it looks like a little bit of a buffer was added in when they sold them the land, but that is also right on the edge of the lot. Overall, for the neighborhood, it does not seem as egregious and the applicant is not asking for something that is radically different from the neighbors. Invariably, however,the neighbor on the left is going to rebuild and they will ask for the same thing. Given the number of homes in the neighborhood that are in a similar situation, he is predisposed to approving it. Lemke stated he is in agreement with Commissioner Landgraver and at first he felt the same way with how it didn't make any sense, but in looking at the practical difficulties and the use of the home, it makes sense. Erickson stated the question is whether the proposed use is reasonable,which puts the Planning Commission in the position of needing to decide if a one-inch setback is reasonable. A one-inch setback has not been necessary for anyone else. Other nearby properties have gotten variances, but they have been five or six-foot variances. Erickson stated with a one-inch setback,they cannot do anything to the house without going on the neighbor's property and there would not even be room for a fence between the house and the trail. Erickson stated he has a problem with that but he has not figured a way around it. Thiesse noted it is difficult to construct a bunk room less than seven feet. and they only have eight feet. Erickson commented he would encourage the applicant to try to purchase some more land. Thiesse stated an easement would also be an option. Libby stated he was encouraged that the applicant has had an ongoing dialogue with the Rail Authority since that would allow exploration of those two options and that he was impressed by the architect's idea of the cantilever to accommodate the odd nature of what is being proposed. Removal of the shed has alleviated the concerns with the shed. Libby commented he just does not know, since it is so out of the ordinary and there are other factors in play, whether it should go right up to the edge. The property owner will have to have some very clearly defined permissions from the Rail Authority to maintain that side of the house, and as long as that occurs, he would not have a problem with it. Thiess recommended the applicant speak with the Rail Authority about the easement since the property owner cannot access the back of the house without crossing the property line. Page 11 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Landgraver stated given the other landscaping and structures by the neighbors,the Rail Authority probably is in agreement. Ressler stated without redesigning it himself,the architect could perhaps bring it back to seven feet so there is some room there. Lemke moved to recommend approval of Application No.LA18-000011,Julie Lensing,3349 Crystal Bay Road as proposed,granting of a hardcover variance and a rear yard setback variance, subject to Staff recommendations. Landgraver stated the proposed setback of 1.2 inches does not account for the homeowner's need for access without trespassing on HCRRA property. Curtis indicated Staff will follow up with the HCRRA representative and will assist the applicant with the maintenance access. Landgraver seconded. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 2,Erickson and Ressler Opposed. 6. UPDATE ON MARCH 11,2019,CITY COUNCIL MEETING Barnhart reported the City Council took the following actions at their March 11 meeting: • Approved the dock on Fox Street but reduced the length of the dock by eight feet. • Approved variances for 3369 Crystal Bay Road. • Approved the after-the-fact variance on Shadywood Road on consent. • The Council also reviewed the conditional use permit for the Narrows and the Lakeroom and those were approved with some modifications to the hours. The City Council did not change the live music limitations. • The Council reviewed a concept plan for an apartment building proposed by Trident Development for Willow and Kelley but they did not support it because they felt the density was too high. • Reviewed a concept plan for extending MUSA to Deering Island. The Council generally seemed supportive of that. 7. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Barnhart noted a volunteer to attend the next City Council meeting on April 8 is needed. Thiesse noted Commissioners Landgraver, Olson, and Lemke are attending their last meeting and that he appreciates the time they have served on the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT Landgraver moved,Ressler seconded,to adjourn the Orono Planning Commission meeting at 7:49 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 1,Lemke Opposed. Page 12 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 18,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. ATTEST: Ori. ,. '' John Thiesse, Chair Page 13 of 13