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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-1978 Planning MinutesMTMTirpr.*. ^ ORONO, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 10, 1978 The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Commissioners Wilson, McDonald, Hannah, Frahm, Hurr and Chairman Hassel. Commissioner Hammerel was absent. Also present were A1 Olson, Village Planner and Hank Muhich, Zoning Administrator. Mr, Dye was present. The Village Planner reviewed the application and explained the request is for a variance for lot size and the location of the various structures. McDonald asked if the existing kennel was being used. Mr. I^e replied it is not being used and will be re­ moved. He referred the Commission to the letters from his neighbors indicating they were in favor of the addition and the variances. He pointed out that with the addition the house will match the existing neighborhood. McDonald noted that Mr. Dye will be using solar energy. There being no further comments, Hannah moved, McDonald seconded a motion to approve the request by Ben Dye for variances with the following conditions: 1* The existing kennel be removed prior to issiiance of a building permit; and 2. the applicant verify to staff that the present septic system operation and location is satisfactory prior to completion of the addition. Motion, Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion passed. Chairman Hassel asked for any corrections or additions to the Minutes of March 27, 1978 meeting. It was noted that on Page 3, Paragraph 3, the second sentence should be deleted. On Page 6, Paragraph 3, it should be included **that there be no dredging, filling, grading, tree removal or hardcover con­ struction". On Page 8, Paragraph 2, the motion should read "that as a matter of the sense of the meeting and for direction for Mr. McCleary, the concept of providing access for a launch area no wider than 30 ft. for a navigable: access to the shore be approved, but dredging for boat storage and rezoning be denied. Page 10, Paragraphs 6,7,8, and 9, the name "McDonald" should be "Whitney". There being no further Hurr moved, McDonald seconded, a motion to approve the Minutes from the March 27, 1978 meeting as amended. Motion - Ayes (6), Nays (0), Motion passed ATTENDANCE 7:30 P.M. BEN DYE 115 Smith Avenue VARIANCE (y/364) i' • •1 MINUTES March 27,1978 a::. ¥■ m- k. MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 10, 1978 PAGE 2 The Village Planner stated the marina committee meeting was not held as had been planned because the council member was not available. He asked that another date be scheduled and stated he would be in contact with the members to confirm another meeting. MARINA COMMITTEE The Village Planner briefly reviewed the sketch plan concept of the revised platting procedure. The sketch plan review is conceptual only where the Planning Commission gives direction before unnecessary expenses have occurred. Then at the preliminary stage the public hearing is held ar*d detailed engineering and zoning questions are to 1.*- solved. The Zoning Administrator noted that it takes about 30 days to recieve information back from the agencies who are asked to make recommendations required for preliminary plat review. The Village Planner stated that the so-called "simple" divisions over five acres would go to staff, the Planning Commission for public hearing and to the Council for final approval in an accelerated schedule. SKETCH PLAN ITEMS SKETCH PLAN REVIEW INFORMATION A Public Hearing was scheduled for April 24, 1978. Hassel asked if the old house would continue to be used as a dwelling. Mr. Herfurth replied he hopes someone will use it as he felt it was structurally sound. Planning Commission saw no special problems with the division as proposed. AMERICAN REBUILDERS FRED HERFURTH 2400 6th Ave. No. SUBDIVISION (#363) Mr. Stielow was present. The Zoning Administrator explained there were two plans sent to the Commissioners. One is the original plan and one is the revised plan. The difference being that some of the lot lines have changed. The Commission discussed the proposed plans. Hurr asked if there would be any problems with the shoreline access. Mr. Stielow replied he did not foresee any problems. The zoning administrator agreed. Mr. Stielow explained that they plan one dock for each lot owner. The chapel will continue to be used as a church and the owners will remain the same. The Commission addressed the existing foundation, its location to the lot lines and any variances that might be necessary. Some Commissioners indicated unfavorable response to any creation of sub-standard lots. They also indicated they were more in favor with the first plan. Mr. Stielow was to return with additional revisions. JURGEN STIELOW 565 Leaf Street SUBDIVISION (#367) A , S t 5; vi A 'MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 10, 1978 PAGE 3 The Village Planner introduced the subdivision. Mr. Kelly was present. The Village Planner stated the size of Parcel A, which is 6 acres, should be addressed as to where it will be redivided and where there will be access. Jim Olson concurred that it would be in the best interests of the applicant and the City of Orono to address the access at this time regarding private or public. The Village Planner stated the Council is in the process of preparing guidelines for the Planning Commission regarding this issue. The Planning Commission indicated that they did not have any problems with this subdivision plan as submitted. The Commission informed Mr. Kelly that any wetlands would be subtracted from the total dry buildable area and that any roads would also be subtracted. The Village Planner noted the wetlands area had not been located and that a survey have to be submitted indicating the designated wetlands area. WORK SESSION ITEMS jfr, Wittmer was present. The Zoning Administrator stated this is a variance to add onto the existing home on the lake side. He added that this area is sewered. The Planning Commission indicated that they were not in favor of the deck encroaching within 75 ft, lakeshore setback, but that they did not have problems with the small portion of the porch or the existing steps encroaching. LLOYD KELLY 85 South Brown Rd. SUBDIVISION (#372) WALTER WITTMER 1420 Baldur Park Rd. VARIANCE (#368) Mr. Grimes and Mr. Dahl were present. It was noted this is an existing non-con forming situation that the addition needs no variances, but that the existing house encroaches into the front yard setback. The Village Planner stated that the Ordinance states that if the addition is over 507« of the value of the existing structure it is considered a -lew structure and requires a variance. Hannah moved, McDonald seconded, a motion that given the fact that this property has been before the Commission and the Council for subdivision and that they are aware of the existing structure and have previously approved the lot lines, the variance should be approved subject to no new vaiiance being required to add onto the existing structtire. Motion: Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion passed. ORVILLE GRIMES 1 . h Rd. i SR ^ark Rd. BS I h 4 pi •MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 10, 1978 PAGE 4 Ifr. and Mrs. Konerza were present. Hie Village Planner stated the variance as proposed was to build a new house on two lots. However, the applicants are going to acquire two more lots which will be a total of about one-half acre. Mrs. Konerza stated they have talked with a septic system man who Is aware of Orono's requirements and he has 5.ndlcated he can put In a satisfactory septic system. It was Indicated to the Konerzas that they w^uld have to stibmlt a design for a satisfactory se^ '•ic system. The Commission felt a satisfactory septic design should be addressed before the variance was considered. Hie Commission asked about the variance request by Russell Johnson and why It did not appear on the agenda. Hie Village Planner replied that staff determined that a variance was not necessary. Chairman Hassel passed out a letter from Grace Baptist Church which stated they had made an offer on the Calvary Memorial Church property. A1 Olson stated the letter Is for information for the Gomnlsslon only so they know that another party is interested In the property. Chairman Hassel Indicated it would be helpful to have a variance list, for each item, so as to address them in an orderly fashion. Mayor Van Nest coumented it had been suggested that Commissioners be provided with a check list for this purpose. RICHARD KONERZA 245 Tonka Avenue VARIANCE (#371) ml » ■ ■ ■ .'^1 Frahm moved and Hannah seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion: Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion passed. ■= :l•V^ • • . I. RUSSELL JOHNSON 3508 Lyric Avenue VARIANCE (#362) NEW HORIZON ENTERPRISES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (#365) 4 ADJOURNMENT 9:56 P.M.