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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-1996 Planning Commission Minuteslip • ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 179 1996 ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chair Stephen Peterson, Charles Schroeder, Sandra Smith, Dale Lindquist, Janice Berg, Elizabeth Hawn, and William Stoddard. The following represented the City Staff: Building and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Gaffron, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Council members Jabbour and Goetten, along with Mayor Callahan, were present. Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS/PUBLIC INFORMATION REVIEWS ( #1) #2139 THOMAS BETZ, 300 CRESTVIEW AVENUE - VACATION OF UNIMPROVED PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY - 7:00 -7:12 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the applicant proposes to vacate 36' of the remaining portion of • unimproved Hill Street. The southern 4' has already been vacated. The applicant will come back at a later date with a lot line rearrangement application. The future subdivision would propose leaving 8' to the property to the north and 28' to the applicant. Mabusth reported that there may have been an issue with a need to maintain access to the Nash property to the immediate east. The applicant was asked to notify Nash. Nash reported that access to his property is gained from lot 6. Drainage concerns were raised by several neighboring property owners. Mabusth located the catch basin on the plan located in the southeast corner of the applicant's property. The catch basin was installed as part of the Stubbs Bay sewer project. The road was installed higher than originally built resulting in lots being lower at the road with drainage collecting at the edge of the road. The drainage now runs along the road to a culvert that drains under road to west. Mabusth said the applicant's driveway is located within the Hill Street right -of -way. The culvert in this area drains under Crestview. The tile taking the runoff to culvert is being inundated with runoff. It is the general feeling of the neighbors that the runoff has been increasing. The Betz home had severe flooding problems in the lower level, which were corrected with drain tiling, which has resulted in additional runoff. The neighbors state that the accumulation of runoff is not necessarily only during rainy periods. Mabusth said the neighbors need assurance of correction of drainage problems. Staff recommends asking for a drainage easement within the right -of -way to be vacated. • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 • ( #1 - #2139 Thomas Betz - Continued) Peterson clarified that the neighbors are in favor of the vacation but ask the City to address the drainage concerns within the opportunity presented. The neighbors also want to be assured that the City retain the easement. Betz said it is his attempt to improve the lot as the driveway is now rocky. Betz said he has never seen the culvert underwater noting the water is traveling the same way as it did before the drain tiling was done. Betz said he understood the condition for the easement. There were no public comments. Peterson noted that the City Engineer would review the drainage concern. Smith asked what would occur if the Engineer sees a problem with the drainage issue. Mabusth said if the Engineer sees any problem or a need to retain the right -of -way, the application would come back before the Planning Commission. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to approve the vacation petition of Thomas Betz for the vacation of a portion of unimproved Hill Street located adjacent to properties located at 290 and 300 Crestview Avenue. Approval of the vacation petition is subject to • property owners granting a 10' drainage and utility easement within the vacated right -of- way. The location of the easement is to be determined by benefiting property owners and City Engineer. The vacation petition will be presented to Council as soon as Staff receives confirmation from applicant's surveyor regarding location of any existing utilities within unimproved right -of -way. Schroeder asked if 10' for drainage easement was enough. Mabusth said the Engineer would make that determination. Lindquist amended his motion to grant an appropriate drainage easement, deleting the 10' amount. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. ACTION ITEMS ( #2) #2134 ROB ALBRECHT, 1810 SHADYWOOD ROAD - AFTER -THE -FACT VARIANCES - REVISED PLAN - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL - 7:12 -7 :41 P.M. The Applicant was present, along with attorney, Bob Mitchell. 2 • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #2 - #2134 Rob Albrecht - Continued) Gaffron reported that the application was reviewed at the last Planning Commission meeting where it was recommended for denial. The Council referred the application back to the Planning Commission for further review with changes made by the applicant. The original proposal was for an after- the -fact hardcover variance for a deck located in the lakeshore yard outside of the 0 -75'. Hardcover is excessive on this property, and the applicant has suggested a number of areas where hardcover can be removed to reduce the impact. Suggestion has been made for removal of 255 s.f of driveway, revision to the front entry sidewalk, which would have no affect on the hardcover, and omission of landscape paving blocks on the north side. This would result in a net decrease of 205 s.f of hardcover in the 75 -250' zone originally proposed at a 35 s.f. reduction. Gaffron noted that the applicant has submitted a different lot area calculation in the 75 -250' zone of 11,590 s.f., which Gaffron said was satisfactory to Staff. Peterson clarified that the hardcover is over the 25% allowable. The new exhibit 4 shows the new calculations of 43.5% of hardcover, originally proposed at 41.7 %, for an additional 1.8% decrease. Albrecht's attorney, Bob Mitchell, commented on the additional data provided to the Commission. He noted that the site is complicated and pre -dates the applicant. The lot • was said to be long and skinny. Mitchell said there is no parking on the street which results in the need for less removal of driveway than the applicant would perhaps suggest. Mitchell said the lakeshore angles at this location. He added that the applicant was not fully aware of the previous review of the property. Mitchell noted that the improvement is out of the 0 -75', and the after - the -fact deck improves the front yard situation for the applicant allowing them to see where their children are playing. The yard drops off towards the shoreline and limits the amount of yard space on the lakeshore side. Peterson questioned the situation with the dock located near the lakeshore. He noted that the Commissioners were in favor of reducing that dock to the required 90 -100 s.f., instead of the present 135 s.f. Mitchell said the applicant was in favor 'of that resolution. Mitchell also commented that the applicant thought he was able to rebuild that dock on a board -to- board basis. Gaffron said the parameters allow for a 4' stairway with a platform area. He noted this particular dock increases to 6' due to the centering of the dock on the property. Peterson said, at the time of the original denial of the application, this particular dock was not a large issue. The dock and deck were after - the -fact, and the applicant purchased the home without checking on the current codes. Albrecht said he thought it was okay to replace the dock, as it stood. Gaffron said Staff did not inspect the replacement since no permit was issued. Mitchell said it was not the applicant's fault that no original permit was taken out, but the applicant did rebuild it board -for- board. He asked the Commission to accept the explanation as an honest one. • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 0 ( #2 - #2134 Rob Albrecht - Continued) Smith commented on a driveway reduction. It was her understanding that the Commission was of a consensus that no reduction be done in the driveway area due to safety concerns. Smith said she was not convinced that the information presented is enough to recommend approval. Mitchell responded that the previous survey was inadequate. He asked if the issue was if the driveway reduction deemed it unsafe noting its adequate width. Smith said Staff recommended against it. Gaffron clarified that the driveway was a point of findings in the 1991 review, and the Planning Commission at that time recommended it would be best to leave the driveway as it is. Mitchell remarked that there is no more land available and the applicant can only do so much and requests approval of the small amenity located outside of the critical 0 -75' zone. Smith said it was a matter of adhering to the 1991 Planning Commission review. At that time, the property owner was informed that no more improvements would be allowed. Mitchell noted the number of substandard lots in the neighborhood. He said if the area was looked at in its entirety, there is alot of green space with no stormwater problem, and the application was not a matter of correcting deficiencies. Mitchell cited an example in Medina of where improvements originally denied were later deemed a necessity. Lindquist responded that this property already has a deck. Mitchell noted its different location and the need to recreate. • Peterson said the emotional ties have been established with the deck already g bein in place. Mitchell asked for reconsideration noting the double fees paid by applicant and expressed an apology. Hawn expressed her concern for setting a precedent questioning at what point a Planning Commission recommendation is taken seriously. Mitchell responded that the hardcover is in the 75 -250' zone and a net decrease in hardcover was the result of the application. Peterson inquired about the average lakeshore setback. Gaffron said it is not an issue and does not require a variance. Mitchell noted the house sits back on the property, and the applicant was doing what he could to create a less non - conforming situation. Peterson said he now was considering approval of the application. When asked why by Smith, Peterson said the main issue is to reduce hardcover in the 75 -250' zone, which is being done, conditioning his approval on the driveway safety issue being satisfactory. Smith voiced concern that over time, the driveway would reappear as it now stands. Schroeder asked about reducing the dock down to 4. Hawn asked if the neighbors were concerned with the 6' shoreline dock. Albrecht said his isneighbors were in favor of it noting a letter of approval from the neighbors. • • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #2 - #2134 Rob Albrecht - Continued) Peterson commented that a tradeoff of driveway for a deck is considered for recommendations. He noted changes in the application as now presented, and the goal of a net decrease in hardcover. Hawn said the property, and its improvements, are attractive but had a problem with setting a precedence. Peterson said that the applicant is staying within the precedent as he is staying within the hardcover amount by showing a reduction. Hawn questioned the structural versus non - structural hardcover removal. Schroeder moved, Stoddard seconded, to approve the after- the -fact variance for the new deck subject to the completion of removal of hardcover in the driveway and reduction in size of the lower dock to conform to the existing code of 4' plus landing. Vote: Ayes 3, Stoddard, Peterson, Schroeder, Nays 4, Lindquist, Berg, Smith, Hawn. Those recommending denial agreed that the previous Planning Commission's directive was clear to no further principal structure being placed in the lakeshore yard. Motion failed. No further motions were offered. ( 0) #2137 WILLIAM DUNKLEY, 2709 WALTERS PORT LANE - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 7:41 -7:58 P.M. The applicant was represented by Dale Gustafson and Carl Smith. Gaffron reported that the application was previously tabled to allow a revision to the proposal for construction of an addition to the south end of the house. The Planning Commission had suggested another location or lowering of the addition to reduce the visual impact from the lake. At present, there exists a deck with a screen wall. The original proposal was for an addition with a spa with a continuation of the roof line. The revised proposal is for a shed -type roof which would lower the height of the addition along with steps. The revision results in 1 s.f reduction than previous plan with a different shape and a smaller pool. Gustafson said other areas were explored in which to locate the pool. He noted the existing large overhang on the house. Gustafson said all attached areas are within the 0- 75', and the decision was made to take advantage of the eave by placing the addition under it. Smith asked if the floor of the addition was lowered. Carl Smith said it was lowered 28" and is practically at grade level. C. Smith said there a design difficulty with the door located in the corner of the lower level. Smith noted that this revision was less intensive. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #3 - 92137 William Dunkley - Continued) Peterson commented on the encroachment into the 10' side setback in the previous proposal, which is now eliminated. Gaffron said the variance was for additional structure within the 0 -75'. He noted the net decrease of 25 s.f of hardcover. The lot coverage originally proposed at 15.6% is now proposed at 16.7 %, where 15% is allowed. The average lakeshore setback variance is necessary due to the location of the property on the point. Peterson said he saw the addition as a mute point with the size of the existing overhang and the deck. Hawn asked if there was a demonstration of hardship for health reasons. Gustafson said the applicant's doctor recommended the pool as a point of health. Hawn said she was concerned with the extensiveness of the house which is located in the 0 -75' zone. Gustafson remarked that the proposal was changing the nature of a structure already in place. Stoddard was informed that a precedent has already been set with changing a deck to a structure. • There were no public comments. • Gustafson reminded the Commission of the extensive removal of hardcover which already was done by the applicant. Schroeder asked if it was possible to reduce the size of the driveway. Gustafson said it was possible, but it has not been discussed with the applicant adding that any changes would be expensive. Lindquist noted that there was no other parking. Smith asked if other locations were reviewed such as the use of the lower level walkout area. Peterson noted that the deck would not disappear if that was accomplished. Gustafson said there was a space concern with the lower level. Carl Smith said the original proposal was for a swim and spa and is now for a swim area only. Peterson said the applicant is asking for a 1% increase in structure. He saw it as only adding sides to an existing deck located under large eaves. Lindquist moved, Stoddard seconded, to approve Application #2137 according to the revised plan. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 1, Schroeder. Schroeder said more reduction in hardcover could be accomplished. 6 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #4) #2138 JOAN AND WILLIAM WROBLEWSKI, 630 PARK LANE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 7:58 -8:03 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the application was for a request for hardcover, front setback, and lot coverage variances to enclose an existing concrete slab porch, which was originally approved and constructed in 1990. No roof or walls were planned for at that time. The proposed enclosure will include extending the roof. The lot coverage allowed at 15% is currently at 26.8 %. The lot is small, and lot coverage would increase with this proposal to 27.7 %. The front setback is currently at 37'. The proposal is for a 33.2' setback, which would result in a 1.8' variance from the 35' standard. There is no change in the hardcover percentage at 44.4 %. The change is in the nature of the hardcover with the proposed structure above the slab. Hawn said she saw the screening as reasonable, noting there was no outdoor seating area available. The applicant had no comments. There were no public comments. Hawn moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve the enclosure of the existing concrete slab with screening. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. ( #5) #2140 TROY ANDERSON, 1490 LONG LAKE BOULEVARD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 8 :03 -8:08 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the applicant previously received a variance for a second story addition from the 50' street setback and a side variance for an attached garage. The applicant now proposes a family room addition to the west side of the residence and entry additions to the north and south sides. The street setback currently exists at 35.1% and is proposed at 30'. The covered entry is proposed 42' from the street. A new rear entry would meet the required 50' setback from the rear lot line. The structures meet the hardcover requirements. Mabusth noted that a new septic was installed in 1993. • Lindquist commented that the property is attractive. 7 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, l 996 • ( #5 - #2140 Troy Anderson - Continued) Smith said the setback was appropriate to the neighborhood. Mabusth added that it was also located on higher elevations. There were no public comments. Lindquist moved, Berg seconded, to approve the two street setback variances with the condition that the applicant be responsible for providing an updated survey locating approved family room addition upon application for a building permit. Peterson asked to include that the addition would be the limit for additional structure on the property agreeing that the setback was appropriate to the neighborhood. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. Mabusth said the applicant has asked the application to be presented at the June 24 Council meeting. ( #6) #2141 ROBERTA J. ROTH, 1251 BRIAR STREET - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:08 -8:15 P.M. •The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the property is located in the Crystal Bay neighborhood. The application involves a setback variance for a proposed detached garage. The garage would be single stall at 1.6'x20' and a back -out apron to be located 2' from unimproved Minnetonka Avenue. If the garage were to be located 8' into the yard with gravel drive, it would result in the loss of trees. Stoddard asked if it was the City's intent to make any improvements to Minnetonka Avenue. Mabusth reported that at the time of the French Creek subdivision, the posibility of a through road was considered but neighbors objected. Response times for emergency vehicles were found to be adequate using existing county roads. Mabusth said there was no intention of the City to extend the roadway noting the 20' commons outlot. Mabusth said the French Creek Homeowners Association has installed high berms with landscaping, and the City has received no negative comments from the property owners notified. Mabusth reported that the shoreline of French Lake was located in an earlier application and that property is located within 500 -1000' of French Lake. 35% hardcover is allowed, • and the applicant's property is well below that amount. There are no structural coverage issues. 8 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 •( #6 - #2141 Roberta Roth - Continued) Smith asked if the shed was to be removed. The applicant said it would be. When asked where the items in the shed would go, the applicant said there was 9' of storage on one side of the proposed garage and 5' on the front. The applicant said one car would be sitting outside. There were no public comments. Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve the side street setback variance for the 16'x20' garage and removal of the shed. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. ( #7) #2142 ANGELA WOODHOUSE, 2625 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:15 -8:28 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present along with Scott Gikling. Mabusth reported that the property is located on North Shore Drive, and the majority of the residence is within the 0 -75' setback. The proposed improvement requires Lakeshore • setback, average lakeshore, and hardcover variances. The improvements include a two story addition at 6'x23' to the west side of the 2 story home, a new side entry with stoop, a realigned stairway, and a bay addition at lakeshore. The upper level would allow an additional bedroom. A 17.5 sT bay currently exists and a 52 sT bay addition is proposed. Elevations were shown. Both structures encroach the average lakeshore with the west addition 2 P in front of the average lakeshore setback and 42' from the lakeshore. The bay is located 23' in front of the average lakeshore setback and 39-1/2' from the lakeshore. The existing structure is 2 P from the shoreline. The improvements would increase the hardcover in the 0 -75' setback by 193.8 s.f. or 0.90 %. Peterson commented that the variance is a result of the entire home being located in the 0- 75' setback. Mabusth said the increases are a result of the new entry and stoop and would be considered minor if the home was not in the 0 -75' setback. She added that the house was centrally located on the 280' wide lot, and there was no visual impact on the lake view of the adjacent residences. Lindquist asked if the 193 s. f. was all in the 0 -75' setback. Mabusth said it was and recommended removal of a boat house with deck. Lindquist said any hardcover increase would require a decrease in the 0 -75' setback. 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 • ( #7 - #2142 Angela Woodhouse - Continued) Mabusth asked the contractor for a clarification on the size of the bay window. She said she had used a figure of 87 s.f. Gikling noted that the bay window is 52 sT Mabusth said the increase would be less than noted in the memo. Stoddard asked the applicant if the sidewalk and entry were more necessary than the boathouse. The applicant said the boathouse is only used to house skis and the sprinkler system pump. Peterson said a pump box is allowed in the code for covering such a pump. Mabusth informed Peterson that the survey was completed in 1991. Mabusth said the increase as amended would result in hardcover at 45 -50 s.f. Lindquist said he would have a problem with any additional hardcover in the 0 -75' and asked that it remain at the existing level. Gilding said there was miscellaneous hardcover that could be removed and would identify it by the Council meeting. Peterson clarified that the proposal is to have no net gain of hardcover. There were no public comments. The applicant had no additional comments. • Lindquist moved Berg seconded to recommend approval of Application #2042 with no q g � PP PP additional hardcover in the 0 -75' setback. The boathouse and deck is to be removed. Only a pump house cover will be allowed at the lakeshore. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. C� J ( #8) #2143 DIANE PEREZ, 3465 EASTLAKE STREET - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:15 -8 :28 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was represented by Joe Stepniak. Gallon reported that the application is for hardcover and setback variances for the reconstruction of the roof over a portion of the existing house. The shed -type roof would be replaced with a pitched roof. The proposal requires a variance as it is located in the 0- 75' setback. There are no additional changes and no changes in hardcover or setback. Smith asked the reason for the change. Stepniak said the applicant can increase a window size and eliminate a doorway by this change in order to gain more light into the house. He added that steps would also be removed. 10 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #8 - #2143 Diane Perez - Continued) Hawn asked how entry is gained into the house. Stepniak said there is a front doorway leading into the garage with steps into the house. There is also a back slider -type doorway and a 3' door where the steps are, which will be removed. Stoddard added that the change will assist the drainage. There were no additional applicant comments and no public comments. Smith moved, Hawn seconded, to approve the hardcover /setback variances for reconstruction of roof over portion of existing house. The steps will be removed at the time of the roof construction. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. The application will be presented at the June 24 Council meeting. ( #9) #2144 ARTHUR AND TERRY JEWETT, 3546 IVY PLACE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:32 -8:42 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicants were present. • Mabusth reported that the request is for setback and hardcover variances for a proposed roof expansion and realignment in the 0 -75' setback to allow for better drainage. The drainage would disburse to the sides rather than toward the lakeshore with this change. The improvements also involve a new entry and expansion of garage. The average lakeshore setback is encroached with the structure 22.6' in front of the average Lakeshore setback line.. Existing hardcover has been removed and will be below the 25% allowable in the 75 -250' zone. Mabusth said there is a long driveway and recommended increasing the area adjacent to garage by 8' and to allow for backing out apron. The original 10'x12' deck has been reduced to 4'x 12' in the 0 -75' zone. • Hawn asked for clarification of runoff. It was determined that the runoff travels westward through neighbors yards on to a nearby lagoon. Mabusth said with the decrease in hardcover, although the runoff will be traveling toward the neighbors, less would go in that direction. There were no public comments. Hawn moved, Smith seconded, to recommend approval for average lakeshore setback and hardcover variance in the 0 -75' setback with improvements to the drainage. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #9 - #2144 Arthur and Terry Jewett - Continued) Mabusth noted that the applicant has asked that the application be presented at the June 24 Council meeting. ( #10) #2145 DONALD AND ROBIN HELGAGER, 3265 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:42 -8:53 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffi-on reported that the request is for street, side, lakeshore, and average lakeshore setback variances for additions to the property, which abuts Lake Classen located on CoRd 6. The existing house side setback is 27', which will drop to 5' with the removal of a detached garage (now located at a 6.8' setback) and addition of a new attached garage. With the location of the residence on Lake Classen, which is a natural environment lake, a 150' setback is required, 50' from the street, and 30' from the side. Gaffron showed a sketch of the property with required setbacks, noting that the house is located where it should be on the property, which is about 2 acres in size. A side garage • addition is proposed resulting in a 5' side setback. The addition to the rear would be located at a 140' setback from the lake. The additions would meet the front or street setback requirement. Although an average lakeshore setback variance is required, there is an outlot located between this property and nearby residence to the west. Gaffron said the improvements may actually improve the visual impact for the neighbor to the east. Gaffron said the main issue would be with the side setback. Gaffron noted that the topography rises toward the adjacent property and is lined with pine trees. Peterson asked if the improvements were a problem for the neighbor. The neighbor was in attendance and said he had no problem with the proposal. Gaffron said he discussed with Robin Helgager the possibility of adding a small retaining wall to flatten out the area where the topography rises in order to allow it to be mowed easily. Gaffron said the wall would be 2 -3' in height. Helgager said the current garage is unusable with only 1 side door and a shed -type roof. He said it is difficult to drive a vehicle into the garage and spacing is tight. Helgager said he has responded to any hardcover issue with his proposal to remove a cement slab located near the road. Gaffron said the hardcover is within the allowable amount. Peterson asked how many homes were affected by natural environment lakes. Gaffi on said there were probably 30 -40 homes affected in Orono. 12 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #10 - 92145 Donald and Robin Helgager Continued) Hawn said the proposal would immensely improve the property. The neighbor added that the existing driveway and garage currently gets flooded after rain, and the proposal would improve that situation. Smith asked what the workshop would be used for. Helgager said it would be used for storage. There were no additional public comments. Lindquist moved, Berg seconded, to approve application 92145. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. ( #11) #2146 DOUGLAS J. OLSON, 2601 WEST LAFAYETTE ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING The application was withdrawn by the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS • ( #12) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 1996 No report was given. ( #13) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION No other issues were discussed during the meeting. ADDITIONAL ITEMS ( #14) PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 20, 1996 MEETING Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 20, 1996. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. ( #15) PLANNING COMMISSION TO SELECT REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JUNE 24, 1996 AND JULY 8, 1996 Smith will attend the June 24, 1996 Council meeting. Peterson will attend the July 8, 1996 Council meeting. • 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 • ADJOURNMENT • • Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. Step en Peterson, Chair Person 14