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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-2026 Planning Commission - Agenda PacketAgenda Planning Commission Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 /oronomn.gov 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes 4.1. Planning Commission Minutes of February 17, 2026 5. Public Hearings 5.1. LA26-000008, Brent Walton, 2405 Dunwoody Avenue, Hardcover Variance (Melanie Curtis) 5.2. LA26-000006, Dovetail Renovation o/b/o the property owner, 2090 Shoreline Drive, Average Lakeshore Setback Variance (Melanie Curtis) 6. Other Items 7. Adjournment Audience Members: Information regarding each of the agenda items is available on the city website under meetings and in the public packet located in the lobby near the entrance. Applicants will be asked to move to the lectern to answer questions after staff presents the application. The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. If action is taken on any items on this agenda, they will be scheduled for an upcoming City Council meeting. A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance of a Planning Commission meeting to hear comments made, though no action or deliberation of the Council will occur. Sign up for email notifications at https://www.oronomn.gov/ 1 Date: March 16, 2026 Item: 4.1 Presenter: Laura Oakden, Community Development Director Section: Approval of Minutes Title: Planning Commission Minutes of February 17, 2026 1.Purpose: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes 2.Planning Commission Action Requested: Approve the Planning Commission Regular Minutes of February 17, 2026 AGENDA ITEM Exhibits 02.17.2026 Planning Commission Minutes 2 Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Page 1 of 3 Chair Ressler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL Orono Planning Commission members present: Chair Jon Ressler, Commissioners Thomas Brandabur, Kelly Prchal, and Sam Tift. Commissioners Chris Bollis, Andrew Jarnot, and Shane Weltzin were absent. Staff present: Community Development Director Laura Oakden, City Planner Melanie Curtis, and City Planner Matthew Karney. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Prchal moved, Tift seconded, to approve the Agenda. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 4. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 2026 Prchal moved, Bradabur seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission meeting of January 20, 2026, with one correction. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.1. LA26-000001, Denali Custom Homes o/b/o Lisa M Flynn Revocable Trust, 860 Brown Rd. S., Variance. The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve the average lakeshore variance to build a new principal residence on the site of a former home. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant’s representative, David Bicker of Denali Custom Homes, 4041 North Shore Drive, Orono. Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. There were no Public Comments. Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. Commissioners said rebuilding on an existing site is logical and practical difficulties have been addressed. Brandabur moved, Tift seconded, to approve LA26-000001, 860 Brown Rd. S., Variance as applied. VOTE: Ayes: 4, Nays: 0. 5.2. LA26-000003, The Landschute Group o/b/o Leigh Johnston Hull, 2245 French Lake Rd., Variance. 3 Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Page 2 of 3 The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve a variance for a pool and patio in a different location than was approved in 2023, but in the same location as a former patio. The new location would result in a reduction of the proposed hardcover and allow for continued use of the existing septic system. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant representative, Jon Monson, Landschute Group, Excelsior. . Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m. Anne Shull, the next-door neighbor of the property, no address given, spoke in favor of the project. Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. Commissioners noted it is not a busy lakeshore, and the request did not seem to be impactful. Brandabur moved, Prchal seconded, to approve LA26-000003, 2245 French Lake Rd., Variance as applied. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 5.3. LA26-000004, Robert Arone, 3590 North Shore Drive, Variances. The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve variances to construct a new home to replace an existing non-conforming home. Due to the irregular shape and shoreline, the property has about 65 percent of the property is in the lakeshore setback. Variances are required because of differences between the proposed home and the existing home. Staff recommends approval, conditioned on providing a landscape plan. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant, Robert Arone, 3590 North Shore Drive. Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. There were no Public Comments. Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Commissioners pointed out that it is a challenging lot, and adding height is not a hindrance in this case compared to other newer homes in the area. Commissioners discussed the DNR recommendation to add two trees for screening in the location suggested. Prchal moved, Tift seconded, to approve LA26-000004, 3590 North Shore Drive, Variances conditioned on following the staff recommendation for landscaping. VOTE: Ayes: 4, Nays: 0. 6. OTHER ITEMS Community Development Director Oakden updated the Planning Commission on City Council actions on recent applications seen by the Commission. 4 Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Page 3 of 3 7. ADJOURNMENT Prchal moved, Tift seconded, to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting at 6:53 p.m. to March 16, 2026. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ATTEST: _________________________________________ Jon Ressler, Chair 5 Date: March 16, 2026 Item: 5.1 Presenter: Melanie Curtis, Planner Section: Public Hearings Title: LA26-000008, Brent Walton, 2405 Dunwoody Avenue, Hardcover Variance (Melanie Curtis) 1.Purpose: To review a hardcover variance to support a garage addition. 2.MN§15.99 Application Deadline: The application was received on February 18, 2026 and considered complete on February 22nd. The 60-day review timeline will expire on April 23, 2026. 3.Background: The applicant is proposing to construct an attached garage addition over the existing driveway hardcover. Because the property exceeds 25% hardcover, a hardcover variance is required to convert the driveway hardcover to building hardcover. The proposal also results in a 155 square foot reduction in hardcover. Please reference the Planning Report attached as Exhibit A for more detail and practical difficulty analysis. The property owner originally received variances for this project in 2024 (File # LA23-000064; Resolution 7447). The project was delayed, and the approvals expired in February 2025. 4.Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the variance. 5.Planning Commission Action Requested: Planning Commission should make a motion to approve the hardcover variance as applied. AGENDA ITEM Exhibits Exhibit A - Planner Report Exhibit B - App_Pract Diff Exhibit C - Annotated Survey Exhibit D - Plans Exhibit E - Hardcover Exhibit F - Aerial Photos. Exhibit G - Resolution 7447 Exhibit H - List and Map 6 Date Application Received: 02/18/2026 Date Application Considered as Complete: 02/22/2026 60-Day Review Period Expires: 04/23/2026 To: Chair Ressler and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc Date: 16 March 2026 Subject: #LA26-000008, Brent Walton, 2405 Dunwoody Avenue Variance Public Hearing Background The home was constructed in 1997 with variances granted for hardcover. The site appears to be generally consistent with the 1997 approvals. Currently, the property exceeds the 25% hardcover limit by approximately 1,100 square feet, with a level of 33.5% existing hardcover. The applicant is proposing to construct an attached garage addition over the existing driveway hardcover. Because the property exceeds 25% hardcover, a hardcover variance is required to convert the driveway hardcover to building hardcover. The proposal also results in a 155 square foot reduction in hardcover. The property owner originally received variances for this project in 2024 (File # LA23-000064; Resolution 7447). The project was delayed, and the approvals expired in February 2025. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the relatively long, narrow shape of the property as a practical difficulty supporting the requested variance. They should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds that the narrow shape of the property and the existing condition of 33.5% hardcover create difficulties in any expansion of the home. Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a hardcover variance to convert the existing driveway hardcover to a garage addition, changing the nature of the hardcover. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. 7 FILE # LA26-000008 16 March 2026 Page 2 of 4 LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 6.12.1550 & 6.12.6240 – Setbacks: LR-1C DISTRICT Required Existing Proposed Addition Rear/Street 30’ 100’ 79’ North Side 7.5’ 11.5’ 14.3 South Side 7.5’ 10’ 10.7’ Lakeshore 75’ 80’ House 70’ Deck The addition is on the street side of the house and complies. Average Lakeshore The home meets the average lakeshore setback. The addition is on the street side of the home and complies. Section 6.12.1550 – Lot Area/Width: LR-1C DISTRICT Lot Area Lot Width Required 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) 100’ Actual 13,680 s.f. (0.3 acre) 50’ @ 75’ / 50’ @ OHWL Section 6.12.6930 – Structural Building Coverage: Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 13,680 s.f. (0.3 acre) Allowed: 2,736 s.f. (20%) Existing: 1,968 s.f. (14.3 %) Proposed: 2,544 s.f. (18.5%) Section 6.12.9210 – Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Overlay District Tier Total Area in Zone Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Tier 1 13,680 s.f. 3,420 s.f. (25 %) 4,580 s.f. (33.5%) 4,425 s.f. (32.3%) Applicable Regulations: Hardcover Variance (Sections 6.12.310 & 6.12.9210) The property has a legal nonconforming condition of 33.5% hardcover, where 25% is allowed. The City Code allows for administrative approval of relocation or a change to an existing legal nonconforming use. According to Section 6.12.310(b)(3), which states that nonconforming non-structural hardcover may be relocated, including full replacement, provided that “the relocation does not physically enlarge the size of the nonconforming use”. . . and “the relocation does not substantially change the character of the nonconforming use”. The request to change from driveway hardcover to building structural coverage, changing the nature of the nonconforming hardcover, cannot be approved administratively. Governing Regulation: Variance (Section 6.12.530) In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning 8 FILE # LA26-000008 16 March 2026 Page 3 of 4 Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties also include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. §216C.06, subd. 14, when in harmony with this chapter. The board or the council may not permit, as a variance, any use that is not permitted under this chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. The board or council may permit, as a variance, the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. According to MN §462.357 Subd. 6(2) variances shall only be permitted when: 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The hardcover variance resulting in a reduction of legally nonconforming hardcover is in harmony with the ordinance. 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The requested variance results in a reduction of hardcover, which is consistent with the goals within the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties. a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls; the request to convert the existing hardcover to a home addition while reducing the hardcover percentage is reasonable and is not permitted administratively. b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; the existing hardcover level, shape, and size of the property, and location of the existing improvements were not created by the owner; and c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance to permit the construction of a home addition and reduce the overall hardcover level will not alter the essential character of the area. Additionally, City Code Section 6.12.530 provides additional parameters within which a variance may be granted as follows: 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. Practical difficulties also include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 17, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 6.12. This condition is not applicable. 6. The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 6.12 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. This condition is not applicable, as a residential home addition is an allowed use in the LR-1C District. 7. The board or council may permit, as a variance, the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two- family dwelling. This condition is not applicable. 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. The existing hardcover level, shape, and size of the property, and location of the existing improvements are unique to this property. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located. The specific conditions do not apply to many of the neighboring properties. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The variance is necessary to preserve the owner’s property rights. This criterion is met. 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. This criterion is met. 9 FILE # LA26-000008 16 March 2026 Page 4 of 4 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The requested variance is necessary and is not merely a convenience to the owner. The Commission may recommend, or the Council may impose conditions in granting variances. Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner that is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variance? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the hardcover variance, resulting in an overall reduction in hardcover to allow the addition. 10 Land Use Application Summary Application Date:02/18/2026 Address:2405 Dunwoody AVE Orono, MN 55391 Parcel Number:2011723220008 Land Use Number:LA26-000008 Application Submitted By:Property Owner Owner:Name: BRENT D WALTON Address: 2405 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 Applicant:Name: Brent Walton Company: Address: 2405 Dunwoody Ave. Orono, MN 55391 Contact Information: Associated Contact: Jeff Danberry Associated Contact: Associated Contact: Associated Contact: Project Description:Residential Garage expansion Land Use Application Type:Amendmend Application Appeal of Admin Decision Concept Application Conditional Use Permit Site Plan Application Subdivision Application Subdivision Exception Vacation Application Variance Application Applicant Signature: 11 PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA26-000008 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: see above 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: See above 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: See above 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: see above 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. Response: see above 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. Response: see above 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Response: see above 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response: see above 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: see above 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Response: see above 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort,12 morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. Response: see above 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. Response: see above 13 14 12 10 12 10 12 3 12 3 Main Level Floor 1' - 5 1/2"Garage Floor 0' - 0" Upper Level Floor 10' - 4 5/8" Main Level Clg 9' - 6 5/8" Upper Level Clg 18' - 5 3/4"8'-1 1/8"8'-1 1/8"NEW ADDITIONEXISTING EXST'G ASPHALT SHINGLES EXST'G ASPHALT SHINGLES EXST'G ASPHALT SHINGLES EXST'G ASPHALT SHINGLES NEW ASPHALT SHINGLES TO MATCH EXST'G NEW ASPHALT SHINGLES TO MATCH EXST'G EXST'G SIDING EXST'G SIDING EXST'G SIDING EXST'G SIDING NEW SIDING TO MATCH EXST'G NEW SIDING TO MATCH EXST'G Main Level Floor 1' - 5 1/2"Garage Floor 0' - 0" Upper Level Floor 10' - 4 5/8" Main Level Clg 9' - 6 5/8" Upper Level Clg 18' - 5 3/4"8'-1 1/8"8'-1 1/8"FV EXST'G FV EXST'G MATCH MATCH NEW SIDING TO MATCH EXST'G NEW SIDING TO MATCH EXST'G NEW SIDING TO MATCH EXST'G EXST'G SIDING EXST'G SIDING Main Level Floor 1' - 5 1/2" Basement Level Clg 0' - 7 1/2" Garage Floor 0' - 0" Upper Level Floor 10' - 4 5/8" Main Level Clg 9' - 6 5/8" Upper Level Clg 18' - 5 3/4"8'-1 1/8"8'-1 1/8"NEW ADDITIONEXISTING EXST'G ASPHALT SHINGLES EXST'G ASPHALT SHINGLES NEW ASPHALT SHINGLES TO MATCH EXST'G NEW ASPHALT SHINGLES TO MATCH EXST'G EXST'G SIDING EXST'G SIDING NEW SIDING TO MATCH EXST'G 1/4" = 1'-0"A1 1FRONT ELEVATION OFFICE: (952) 746-7702 | FAX: (952) 746-7703CELL: (952) 994-6682 | E-MAIL: mikeb@behr-design.comSHEET NO.DATE:DRAWN BY: c 2023 BEHR DESIGN, INC.THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN LAYOUT IS PROTECTED UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAWS. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM BEHR DESIGN, INC.PROJECT FILE: BEHR DESIGN, INC. NOR ITS EMPLOYEES ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND/OR QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS OR DRAFTSPERSONS ARE NOT ENGINEERS. BEHR DESIGN, INC. RECOMMENDS THAT A QUALIFIED, LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BE RETAINED TO INSURE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF ALL BUILDINGS. BEAMS AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS ARE FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY AND SHOULD BE SIZED BY THE MANUFACTURERS ENGINEERING STAFF AND/OR A LICENSED ENGINEER. SIZES OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS REFLECT ACCEPTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND IN NO WAY INDICATE A SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT. IN THE CASE OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, GENERIC SIZES ARE SPECIFIED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE AND IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE SUPPLIER WILL BID AND USE THE CLOSEST SIZE AVAILABLE. 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OR THE CLIENT FOR WHICH THEY WERE PREPARED FOR.A1 Ext ElevationsBrent Walton Residence2405 Dunwoody AvenueOrono, MNlas10/17/202323-CLPR E L I M I N A R Y NO T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N (F O R B I D D I N G P U R P O S E S O N L Y ) 1/4" = 1'-0"A1 2 LEFT SIDE ELEVATION 1/4" = 1'-0"A1 3REAR ELEVATION 15 24'-0"24'-0"3 A3 12'-0"12'-0" STRIP FOOTING2'-0" x 8"d CONT.STRIP FOOTING 2'-0" X 8"d CONT. 24"X24"X12"d CONC. PILE CAP EXST'G FOUNDATION EXST'G FOUNDATION 24'-0"4'-0" X 1'-8" 4'-0" X 1'-8"NEW 16'-0" X 8'-0" OVHD DOORNEW ADDITIONEXISTING 12'-0"12'-0" 24'-0"24'-0" EXST'G EXST'G EXST'G EXST'G EXST'G EXST'G EXST'G EXST'G EXST'G EXST'G EXST'GEXST'GEXST'G HOUSE EXST'G GARAGE (2) 2x10's(HDR) (2) 2x10's(HDR)(2) 13/4"x117/8"d LVL (HDR) FLOOR LINE ABOVE FLOOR LINE ABOVE 5" CONC SLAB NEW GARAGE 5" CONC SLAB REMOVE EXST'G WALL REMOVE EXST'G WALL 3 A3 OFFICE: (952) 746-7702 | FAX: (952) 746-7703CELL: (952) 994-6682 | E-MAIL: mikeb@behr-design.comSHEET NO.DATE:DRAWN BY: c 2023 BEHR DESIGN, INC.THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN LAYOUT IS PROTECTED UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAWS. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM BEHR DESIGN, INC.PROJECT FILE: BEHR DESIGN, INC. NOR ITS EMPLOYEES ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND/OR QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS OR DRAFTSPERSONS ARE NOT ENGINEERS. BEHR DESIGN, INC. RECOMMENDS THAT A QUALIFIED, LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BE RETAINED TO INSURE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF ALL BUILDINGS. BEAMS AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS ARE FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY AND SHOULD BE SIZED BY THE MANUFACTURERS ENGINEERING STAFF AND/OR A LICENSED ENGINEER. SIZES OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS REFLECT ACCEPTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND IN NO WAY INDICATE A SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT. IN THE CASE OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, GENERIC SIZES ARE SPECIFIED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE AND IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE SUPPLIER WILL BID AND USE THE CLOSEST SIZE AVAILABLE. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND/OR HOMEOWNER SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CHECKING AND VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS, DETAILS, AND NOTES, AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, SPECIFICATIONS, STRUCTURAL AND/OR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND CONFORMITY TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES, LAWS AND ORDINANCES. HOMES WHICH ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO EXTRAORDINARY SEISMIC, WIND, SNOWFALL, COLD OR FLOOD ISSUES SHOULD BE ENGINEERED AND INSPECTED BY A CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL FAMILIAR WITH THE PARTICULAR CONDITIONS OF THAT REGION. THESE PLANS SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF BEHR DESIGN, INC., SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BEHR DESIGN, INC. OR THE CLIENT FOR WHICH THEY WERE PREPARED FOR.A2 Ext ElevationsBrent Walton Residence2405 Dunwoody AvenueOrono, MNlas10/17/202323-CLPR E L I M I N A R Y NO T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N (F O R B I D D I N G P U R P O S E S O N L Y ) 1/4" = 1'-0"A2 1FOUNDATION PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0"A2 2MAIN FLOOR PLAN 16 24'-6" NEW ADDITIONEXISTING EXST'GEXST'G EXST'G18"d ROOM-IN ATTICROOF TRUSS @ 24" O.C.18"d ROOM-IN ATTICROOF TRUSS @ 24" O.C.VERIFY EXST'GNEW24'-0"24'-0" 4'-0"16'-0"4'-0" (3)2'-6"x4'-0"NEW GIRDER TRUSSROOF TRUSSES@ 24" O.C.(3) 2x10's(HDR) (2) 2x10's(HDR)(2)2'-6"x4'-0"(2) 2x10's(HDR)18"d ROOM-IN ATTICROOF TRUSS @ 24" O.C.NEW GIRDER TRUSS6'-6 1/4"( VERIFY & MATCH WIDTH OF EXST'G)10'-11 1/2"6'-6 1/4"(3)2'-6"x4'-0" 6'-9" WALL HT.6'-9" WALL HT. 6'-9" WALL HT.6'-9" WALL HT. NEW ADDITION EXISTING 3" / 12"3" / 12"10" / 12"10" / 12"3" / 12"3" / 12"10" / 12"10" / 12"10" / 12"10" / 12"VERIFY EXST'GVERIFY EXST'GVERIFY EXST'GVERIFY EXST'GVERIFY EXST'GVERIFY EXST'GMATCH EXST'GMATCH EXST'GMATCH EXST'GMATCH EXST'GGarage Floor 0' - 0" 8" CONC FNDN WALL 24" X 8" d CONT. STRIP 8"4'-0"SEE STRUCTURL FOR REINFORCING AND SCREW ANCHOR INFORMATION 12" CONC FNDN WALL 24" X 12" d CONT. STRIP4'-0"1'-0"6"8" SEE STRUCTURL FOR REINFORCING AND SCREW ANCHOR INFORMATION 5" STRUCTURAL SLAB; SEE STRUCTURAL FOR REINFORCING 6 MIL POLY VAPOR BARRIER w/ 12" LAP OVER 4" CLEAN GRANULAR FILL OFFICE: (952) 746-7702 | FAX: (952) 746-7703CELL: (952) 994-6682 | E-MAIL: mikeb@behr-design.comSHEET NO.DATE:DRAWN BY: c 2023 BEHR DESIGN, INC.THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN LAYOUT IS PROTECTED UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAWS. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM BEHR DESIGN, INC.PROJECT FILE: BEHR DESIGN, INC. NOR ITS EMPLOYEES ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND/OR QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS OR DRAFTSPERSONS ARE NOT ENGINEERS. BEHR DESIGN, INC. RECOMMENDS THAT A QUALIFIED, LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BE RETAINED TO INSURE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF ALL BUILDINGS. BEAMS AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS ARE FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY AND SHOULD BE SIZED BY THE MANUFACTURERS ENGINEERING STAFF AND/OR A LICENSED ENGINEER. SIZES OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS REFLECT ACCEPTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND IN NO WAY INDICATE A SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT. IN THE CASE OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, GENERIC SIZES ARE SPECIFIED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE AND IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE SUPPLIER WILL BID AND USE THE CLOSEST SIZE AVAILABLE. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND/OR HOMEOWNER SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CHECKING AND VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS, DETAILS, AND NOTES, AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, SPECIFICATIONS, STRUCTURAL AND/OR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND CONFORMITY TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES, LAWS AND ORDINANCES. HOMES WHICH ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO EXTRAORDINARY SEISMIC, WIND, SNOWFALL, COLD OR FLOOD ISSUES SHOULD BE ENGINEERED AND INSPECTED BY A CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL FAMILIAR WITH THE PARTICULAR CONDITIONS OF THAT REGION. THESE PLANS SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF BEHR DESIGN, INC., SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BEHR DESIGN, INC. OR THE CLIENT FOR WHICH THEY WERE PREPARED FOR.A3 Floor & Roof PlansBrent Walton Residence2405 Dunwoody AvenueOrono, MNlas10/17/202323-CLNOTES: 1.) ALL BRG. HEADERS ARE TO BE (2)-2x10 UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE (UNO). 2.) OWNER/CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL WINDOW & DOOR SIZES. 3.) OWNER/CONTRACTOR TO SPEC. ALL FLOORING MATERIAL. 4.) OWNER/CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS. 5.) ALL BRG WALL WINDOW & DOOR OPNG'S WIDER THAN 60" REQUIRE (2) TRIMMERS MIN. UNDER EA. SIDE OF HEADER. 6.) (FL) - FLUSH BEAM, (DR) DROPPED BEAM 7.) ALL HEADERS ARE DROPPED UNLESS NOTED (FL) 8.) USE ENERGY HEEL HEIGHT ON ROOF TRUSSES. PR E L I M I N A R Y NO T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N (F O R B I D D I N G P U R P O S E S O N L Y ) 1/4" = 1'-0"A3 1UPPER FLOOR PLAN 1/8" = 1'-0"A3 2Roof Plan 1/2" = 1'-0"A3 3 Cross Section @ Foundation 17 Main Level Floor 1' - 5 1/2" Basement Level Clg 0' - 7 1/2" Garage Floor 0' - 0" Upper Level Floor 10' - 4 5/8" Main Level Clg 9' - 6 5/8" Upper Level Clg 18' - 5 3/4"8'-1 1/8"8'-1 1/8"Main Level Floor 1' - 5 1/2" Basement Level Clg 0' - 7 1/2" Garage Floor 0' - 0" Upper Level Floor 10' - 4 5/8" Main Level Clg 9' - 6 5/8" Upper Level Clg 18' - 5 3/4"8'-1 1/8"8'-1 1/8"Main Level Floor 1' - 5 1/2" Basement Level Clg 0' - 7 1/2" Garage Floor 0' - 0" Upper Level Floor 10' - 4 5/8" Main Level Clg 9' - 6 5/8" Upper Level Clg 18' - 5 3/4"8'-1 1/8"8'-1 1/8"OFFICE: (952) 746-7702 | FAX: (952) 746-7703CELL: (952) 994-6682 | E-MAIL: mikeb@behr-design.comSHEET NO.DATE:DRAWN BY: c 2023 BEHR DESIGN, INC.THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN LAYOUT IS PROTECTED UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAWS. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM BEHR DESIGN, INC.PROJECT FILE: BEHR DESIGN, INC. NOR ITS EMPLOYEES ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND/OR QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS OR DRAFTSPERSONS ARE NOT ENGINEERS. BEHR DESIGN, INC. RECOMMENDS THAT A QUALIFIED, LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BE RETAINED TO INSURE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF ALL BUILDINGS. BEAMS AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS ARE FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY AND SHOULD BE SIZED BY THE MANUFACTURERS ENGINEERING STAFF AND/OR A LICENSED ENGINEER. SIZES OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS REFLECT ACCEPTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND IN NO WAY INDICATE A SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT. IN THE CASE OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, GENERIC SIZES ARE SPECIFIED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE AND IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE SUPPLIER WILL BID AND USE THE CLOSEST SIZE AVAILABLE. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND/OR HOMEOWNER SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CHECKING AND VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS, DETAILS, AND NOTES, AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, SPECIFICATIONS, STRUCTURAL AND/OR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND CONFORMITY TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES, LAWS AND ORDINANCES. HOMES WHICH ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO EXTRAORDINARY SEISMIC, WIND, SNOWFALL, COLD OR FLOOD ISSUES SHOULD BE ENGINEERED AND INSPECTED BY A CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL FAMILIAR WITH THE PARTICULAR CONDITIONS OF THAT REGION. THESE PLANS SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF BEHR DESIGN, INC., SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BEHR DESIGN, INC. OR THE CLIENT FOR WHICH THEY WERE PREPARED FOR.A4 Existing ElevationsBrent Walton Residence2405 Dunwoody AvenueOrono, MNlas10/17/202323-CL 3/16" = 1'-0"A4 1FRONT ELEVATION 3/16" = 1'-0"A4 2 LEFT SIDE ELEVATION 3/16" = 1'-0"A4 3REAR ELEVATION 18 UP 20'-0"7'-0"15'-0"15'-0"15'-0"4'-0" 6'-0"5'-0"2'-4"3'-6"7'-4" VERIFY 9'-2"6'-4"OFFICE: (952) 746-7702 | FAX: (952) 746-7703CELL: (952) 994-6682 | E-MAIL: mikeb@behr-design.comSHEET NO.DATE:DRAWN BY: c 2023 BEHR DESIGN, INC.THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN LAYOUT IS PROTECTED UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAWS. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM BEHR DESIGN, INC.PROJECT FILE: BEHR DESIGN, INC. NOR ITS EMPLOYEES ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND/OR QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS OR DRAFTSPERSONS ARE NOT ENGINEERS. BEHR DESIGN, INC. RECOMMENDS THAT A QUALIFIED, LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BE RETAINED TO INSURE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF ALL BUILDINGS. BEAMS AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS ARE FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY AND SHOULD BE SIZED BY THE MANUFACTURERS ENGINEERING STAFF AND/OR A LICENSED ENGINEER. SIZES OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS REFLECT ACCEPTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND IN NO WAY INDICATE A SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT. IN THE CASE OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, GENERIC SIZES ARE SPECIFIED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE AND IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE SUPPLIER WILL BID AND USE THE CLOSEST SIZE AVAILABLE. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND/OR HOMEOWNER SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CHECKING AND VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS, DETAILS, AND NOTES, AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, SPECIFICATIONS, STRUCTURAL AND/OR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND CONFORMITY TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES, LAWS AND ORDINANCES. HOMES WHICH ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO EXTRAORDINARY SEISMIC, WIND, SNOWFALL, COLD OR FLOOD ISSUES SHOULD BE ENGINEERED AND INSPECTED BY A CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL FAMILIAR WITH THE PARTICULAR CONDITIONS OF THAT REGION. THESE PLANS SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF BEHR DESIGN, INC., SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BEHR DESIGN, INC. OR THE CLIENT FOR WHICH THEY WERE PREPARED FOR.A5 Existing PlansBrent Walton Residence2405 Dunwoody AvenueOrono, MNlas10/17/202323-CL 3/16" = 1'-0"A5 1Existing Foundation Plan 3/16" = 1'-0"A5 2 Existing Main Floor Plan 3/16" = 1'-0"A5 3Existing Upper Floor Plan 1/8" = 1'-0"A5 4 Existing Roof Plan 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 T 111 HI mil w 4 LAND TYPE Abstract (A) DOC NUM 11268525 Certified, filed and/or recorded on Mar 6, 2024 3:42 PM Office of the County Recorder Hennepin County, Minnesota Amber Bougie, County Recorder Daniel Rogan, County Auditor and Treasurer Deputy 184 Pkg ID 2651808E Document Recording Fee 46.00 Document Total 46.00 This cover sheet is now a permanent part of the recorded document. 26 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss CITY OF ORONO I certify the foregoing is the true and accurate original resolution adopted by the City Council on February 12, 2024. Officially signed as City Clerk of Orono,Minnesota and the seal of the city on February 13,2024. ist: us Gi`ty Clerk 4i 27 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss CITY OF ORONO I certify the foregoing is the true and accurate original resolution adopted by the City Council on February 12, 2024. Officially signed as City Clerk of Orono, Minnesota and the seal of the city on February 13, 2024. ist' us' 'ty Clerk 28 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7447 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-1700 FILE NO. LA23-000064 WHEREAS, on November 9, 2023, Brent Waldron ("Applicant"), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 2405 Dunwoody Avenue and legally described as: That part of Lot 2, Block 8, Townsite of Langdon Park, described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2, distant 5.00 feet southeasterly from the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence southwesterly parallel with the Southeasterly line of said Lot 2 to the shore of Lake Minnetonka, thence southeasterly along said shore to the Southeasterly line of said Lot 2, thence northeasterly along said Southeasterly line to the most Easterly corner of said Lot 2, thence northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2 to the point of beginning, Hennepin County, Minnesota hereinafter the"Property"); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made an application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1700 to allow the construction of an addition to the home over the existing driveway hardcover which exceeds 25%; and WHEREAS, on January 16, 2024, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were allowed to speak thereon; and WHEREAS, on January 16, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance by a 4 to 0 vote; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2024, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variance as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: 1 29 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7447 EsHO FINDINGS OF FACT: Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above-mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. A2. The Property is located in the LR-1 C, One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. A3. The Property contains 0.3 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 50 feet. A4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. The Property currently has a hardcover level of 33.5% A5. The Applicant has applied for a Hardcover Variance. A6. City Code Section 78-72 allows for the administrative approval of relocation or a change to an existing legal nonconforming use. However, the request to change the driveway hardcover to structural/building hardcover, increasing the mass of the nonconformity, cannot be approved administratively. A7. The Applicant's plan reflects a 155 square-foot reduction in hardcover resulting in a proposed total of 32.3%. A8. In considering this application for a variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. ANALYSIS: B1."Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The hardcover variance resulting in a reduction of legally nonconforming hardcover is in harmony with the ordinance. B2."Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The requested variance results in a reduction of hardcover which is consistent with the goals within the Comprehensive Plan. 2 30 CITY OF ORONO v RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL t NO. 7447 t kESHOiLt B3."Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The request to convert the existing hardcover to a home addition while reducing the hardcover percentage is reasonable and is not permitted administratively. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The existing hardcover level, shape and size of the Property, and location of the existing improvements were not created by the owner; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The hardcover variance to permit the construction of a home addition and reduce the overall hardcover level will not alter the essential character of the area. B4."Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. B5."Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. §216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78." This condition is not applicable. B6."The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." This condition is not applicable, as a home addition is an allowed use in the LR- 1 C District. B7."The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling."This condition is not applicable. B8."The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." The existing hardcover level, shape and size of the Property, and location of the existing improvements are unique to the Property. B9."The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." The specific conditions do not apply to many of the neighboring properties. 3 31 i9OAt CITY OF ORONO 111O RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 01k4' NO. 7447 kESHO0' B10."The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant." The variance is necessary to preserve the owner's property rights. This criterion is met. B11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter."This criterion is met. B12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty."The requested variance is necessary and is not merely a convenience to the owner. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1700 to allow the construction of a 24' x 24.3' attached garage addition over the existing driveway hardcover, subject to the following conditions: Cl.Council approval is based on the entire record and the above Findings. C2.The approved project shall conform to the survey dated 08/22/18 and revised on 09/11/2018 by Gronberg and Associates and the building plans submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B. C3.Any amendments to the plans that are not in conformity with City codes may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. C4.Authorities granted by this resolution run with the Property not with the Applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a building permit for the new construction and commencing construction of said project. A building permit must be obtained within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date (February 12, 2025). C5.Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this resolution may result in the termination of any authority granted herein. 4 32 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7447 I. 4ESHQ @ ADOPTED by the Orono City Council on this 12th day of February, 2024. CITY OF ORONO: Dennis Walsh, Mayor ATTEST: Chri usian, Clerk 5 33 Resol. 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A i lir 1, 0 o I I 4 Q L 0 0 J 711 I a V I Nat 141^1,M2 y Brent Walton Residence Z.F....s...7:ZfoTAruit=r,"'Z=re=era=P1=ror Illrg EM a 1j t 2405 Dunwoody Avenu® DESIGN r nN c V'Orono,MN 1I LLL C tirtg Time,.s Oesigeo—.— on+ct mA 7.742I P.ve nszl Wane a e,.»...,.ws..4 wm...a..,,Q....rrx. 4,a,.rt.....Ra K. .an:.,<.«,..,x, Cep:my 9.14182 l uewc wwgbd.w.b.rm 39 City of Orono otes,..cN Proposed Hardcoverooer Calculation Worksheet SR 4 Property Address: , p p4i,vcoo Y t E. tc,t e Tc•Til,s(:.\.a E Prepared by: Date:G?p,vQ6,15 71 All ocM rF.F.,/AFC. 7-«- !g Stormwater Quality Overlay District Tier: (Circle one) (Tier Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5 Step 2:AOPOSE HHARDC!GVER In the following table, ident,aTl items of proposed hardcover on the property, keyed by letter to Certificate of Survey(survey must accompany this form). Include all existing hardcover items that are intended to remain, aswellasallproposedhardcoveritemsthatwillbeadded. Use as many lines as necessary to accurately depict proposed hardcover status of the property. For Tier'I properties, identify any features by letter which are split at the 75' setback line and calculate hardcover square footage separately for each portion. Key to Total Survey Hardcover item(Describe) Length x Width Square Feet) Example) (Garage) 24'x 30') 720 S.F.A , /p.FE- t C e// NFY l' icII*iv ) B 6$S.F. , AR/I/f GrdA r (i p6 9 Ex.I?,.s - t'6'Z _i E,•;.4, .Q 64-1 v tf "D- f 2 0 7 S.F.C ECK' f I'TFa (r 1J7„t.r) Y.C.3 S.F.D 4c1.1 LA i 70 S.F.E Fro op i. 3$ S.F.F d/s /AD 1 6 S.F.G Pd aft.,To 451f /CfrtaL ' ) 6 7 - 69 o 0 S.F.H pie?4/Gfed GMACE'S`76 S.F.I S.F.J K S.F. L S.F. S.F.M S.F. N S.F. P S.F. 0 S.F. R S.F. S S.F. T S.F. S.F.U V S.F. W S.F. X S.F. Y S.F. Z S.F. . S.F. 1) Total Proposed Hardcover 4,1 y 2 r S.F. Excludable Hardcover(See City Code Sec 78-1684): S.F.. F. S _ S.F. S.F. 2) Total Excludable Hardcover S.F. a S.F. 3) Net Proposed Hardcover [Subtract line(2)from line(1)] yy 2 5 S.F.4) Total Lot Area Iv? o S.F. Proposed Hardcover Percentage [(3)+(4)] 3 2.3 y % Subdivision Application-January 2016 This is an information packet regarding Hardcover. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein;however,if any information is not consistent with provisions of the City Code,the Code provisions will prevail. Page 19 40 17 17-117-23 33 0038 TODD HOVREN 3916 SHORELINE DR SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0039 SPRAY ISLAND LLC C/O MICHAEL LEWIS 3924 SHORELINE DR SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0040 JOHN P KASTER 3932 SHORELINE DR SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0043 CHRISTOPHER C ALBERTSON 3900 DEL OTERO AVE SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0142 DAVID W HAUSER TERRI L HAUSER 3910 DEL OTERO AVE SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0143 WILLIAM J LEE/SUZANNE K LEE 3914 DEL OTERO AVE SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0146 ANTHONY J ZECHMANN 3900 SHORELINE DR SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0147 JEFFREY S GARBERG 3902 SHORELINE DR SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0148 VINCENT K BURNHART 3904 SHORELINE DR SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 17-117-23 33 0149 RANDY A SCHUFT 3906 SHORELINE DR SPRING PARK MN 55384 17 18-117-23 44 0025 COUNTY OF HENNEPIN 300 S 6TH STREET MC228 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55487 38 17-117-23 33 0004 PETER WEISS & EMILY WRIGHT 3890 SHORELINE DR WAYZATA MN 55391 38 17-117-23 33 0005 DAVID UMBEHOCKER 3860 SHORELINE DR WAYZATA MN 55391 38 17-117-23 33 0006 HOPE CHEST/BREAST CANC FOUND C/O MAUREEN FAILOR 3850 SHORELINE DR WAYZATA MN 55391 38 17-117-23 33 0007 DOGHAVEN LLC 3800 SHORELINE DR WAYZATA MN 55391 38 17-117-23 33 0151 COUNTY OF HENNEPIN 300 S 6TH STREET MC228 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55487 38 17-117-23 34 0086 CITY OF ORONO 2750 KELLY PKWY ORONO MN 55356 38 20-117-23 21 0001 MARGARET ANN PROEHL 2464 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 21 0002 SCOTT B GAYLORD AMY M STEELE GAYLORD 2001 LAKESIDE LANE MOUND MN 55364 38 20-117-23 21 0018 CALVARY MEMORIAL CHURCH 2420 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0001 CORTLAND W SMITH 4100 SHORLINE DR. SPRING PARK MN 55384 38 20-117-23 22 0002 JAMES D BEDELL P O BOX 33 MOUND MN 55364 38 20-117-23 22 0003 BRADLEY MILLER 3905 SHORELINE DR SPRING PARK MN 55384 38 20-117-23 22 0004 JESSE E SATER 3895 SHORELINE DR WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0005 BIG PINE VILLAS LLC PO BOX 900 WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0006 T M GREGORY & T A GREGORY 1885 STEIGER LAKE LA VICTORIA MN 55386 38 20-117-23 22 0007 BRIAN HEEB SHERRY HEEB 10160 E OLD TRAIL RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85262-5164 38 20-117-23 22 0008 BRENT D WALTON 2405 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0009 JEAN WALSH 2425 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0010 JAMES C BEISE 2435 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 41 38 20-117-23 22 0011 MARK N & SANDRA K SCHUEHLE 2445 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0012 JAMES C BEISE 2435 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0013 LOTUS & COMPANY LLC 2465 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0014 NIH HOMES LLC 6840 213TH AVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 38 20-117-23 22 0015 WILLIAM P/GEORGETTA G HICKEY 2485 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 22 0016 W P HICKEY & G G HICKEY 2485 DUNWOODY AVE WAYZATA MN 55391 42 Hennepin County Locate & Notify Map 2405 Dunwoody 0 200 400100 Feet Date: 2/18/2026 Buffer Size:500 Map Comments: This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to completeness or accuracy; (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this data. For more information, contact Hennepin County GIS Office 300 6th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55487 / gis.info@hennepin.us 43 Date: March 16, 2026 Item: 5.2 Presenter: Melanie Curtis, Planner Section: Public Hearings Title: LA26-000006, Dovetail Renovation o/b/o the property owner, 2090 Shoreline Drive, Average Lakeshore Setback Variance (Melanie Curtis) 1.Purpose: This application contemplates an average lakeshore setback variance to construct a small addition to the home. 2.MN§15.99 Application Deadline: This application was received on February 4, 2026 and considered to be complete on February 9th. The 60-day review timeline has been administratively extended and will expire on June 9th. 3.Background: The applicant is proposing to construct a minor expansion to an existing bay window on the south side of the home. The addition will be located outside the 75-foot setback; however, an average lakeshore setback variance is required as a result of the property’s peninsula configuration. Please refer to the Planning Report attached as Exhibit A for a full background and practical difficulty analysis. 4.Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the variance. 5.Planning Commission Action Requested: Planning Commission should make a motion to approve the average lakeshore setback variance as applied. AGENDA ITEM Exhibits Exhibit A - Planning Report Exhibit B - Application Exhibit C - Practical Difficulty Exhibit D - Survey Exhibit E - Plans Exhibit F - Hardcover Exhibit G - Aerial Photos Exhibit H - List_Map Exhibit I - 60day extension 44 Date Application Received: 02/04/2026 Date Application Considered as Complete: 02/09/2026 60-Day Review Period Extension Expires: 06/09/2026 To: Chair Ressler and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc Date: 16 March 2026 Subject: #LA26-000006, Dovetail Renovation o/b/o the property owner, 2090 Shoreline Drive Variance Public Hearing Background The original home on the property was constructed prior to 1900. The applicant is proposing to construct a minor expansion to an existing bay window on the south side of the home. The addition will be located outside the 75-foot setback; however, an average lakeshore setback variance is required as a result of the property’s peninsula configuration. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the property’s location and orientation as a peninsula, functionally an island, as unique. Due to the nature of the property on the point, the application of the average lakeshore setback requirement causes practical difficulty. Additionally, they have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit C, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Staff finds that the peninsula configuration of the property functions much like an island, yet shares a 6-foot connection with the property across the bay at 2165 North Shore Drive, establishing the average lakeshore setback requirement. The existing or proposed improvements on the subject Application Summary: The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to construct a minor addition to the existing home. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. 45 FILE # LA26-000006 16 March 2026 Page 2 of 4 property do not block views of the lake from the home at 2165 NSD as it is across the water from the home. Staff finds this satisfies the practical difficulty requirement for the average lakeshore setback. Section 6.12.1350 & 6.12.6240 – Setbacks: LR-1A District Required Existing Proposed Rear/Street 50’ ±380’ ±400’ Additions Lakeshore 75’ 46.9’ 77’ Addition Average Lakeshore Based on the home at 2165 NSD, the structures on the subject property must be at least ±170 feet from the lake. The improvements to the existing home will be approximately 93 feet closer to the lake. Section 6.12.1350 – Lot Area/Width: LR-1A Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200’ Actual 165,138 s.f. (3.76 acre) IRREGULAR Section 6.12.6930 – Structural Building Coverage: The property exceeds 1.99 acres; structural coverage limits do not apply. Section 6.12.9110 and 6.12.9210 – Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Overlay District Tier Total Area in Zone Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Tier 1 165,138 s.f. 41,284 s.f. (25 %) 22,534 s.f. (13.6%) 10,766 s.f. w/in 75’ 22,498 s.f. (13.6%) 10,766 s.f. w/in 75’ Applicable Regulations: Average Lakeshore Setback Variance (Section 6.12.6240) The subject property consists of a peninsula connected to the property at 2165 North Shore Drive (“2165 NSD”) by a 6- foot-wide strip of land. The property at 2165 NSD, located across the bay, is the only adjacent parcel used to calculate the average lakeshore setback. The home on 2165 NSD is approximately 170 feet from the ordinary high-water level (OHWL). Pursuant to City Code, new improvements must be located equal to or farther from the lake than the principal structure on 2165 NSD. The existing home on the subject property is located as close as 46 feet from the OHWL. However, the proposed additions and improvements are situated no closer than approximately 105 feet from the OHWL. While this location remains within the calculated average lakeshore setback, the proposed improvements would be substantially farther from the OHWL than the existing structure. Exhibit D, and the figure on the right, show the legal building area outside the average lakeshore setback (in yellow). 46 FILE # LA26-000006 16 March 2026 Page 3 of 4 Governing Regulation: Variance (Section 6.12.530) In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties also include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. §216C.06, subd. 14, when in harmony with this chapter. The board or the council may not permit, as a variance, any use that is not permitted under this chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. The board or council may permit, as a variance, the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. According to MN §462.357 Subd. 6(2) variances shall only be permitted when: 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The proposed location of the home addition does not block lake views of the adjacent property owners, and therefore is harmonious with the intent of the Ordinance. 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. No views of the lake are impacted for adjacent properties. The average lakeshore setback variance is consistent with the goals established in the comprehensive plan to protect lake views. 3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties. a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls; The variance request is residential in nature and is reasonable considering the unique nature of the property as a large peninsula on the lake. The large area on the property impacted by the application of the average lakeshore setback creates a significant difficulty in locating a conforming building envelope. b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; The location of the structures on the property and configuration of the lot were not created by the property owner; and c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The visual impacts resulting from the addition proposed within the average lakeshore setback will not alter the character of the neighborhood. Rather, the improvement will not impact views from the lake nor will it appear to be more visually obtrusive than the existing buildings on the property. Additionally, City Code Section 6.12.530 provides additional parameters within which a variance may be granted as follows: 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. Practical difficulties also include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 17, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 6.12. This condition is not applicable. 47 FILE # LA26-000006 16 March 2026 Page 4 of 4 6. The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 6.12 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. This criterion is satisfied, as a single-family residential dwelling is an allowed use within the LR-1A District, and the variance request does not involve a use that is otherwise prohibited by the zoning code. 7. The board or council may permit, as a variance, the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two- family dwelling. This condition is not applicable. 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. The Property’s location and orientation as a peninsula is unique. Due to the nature of the Property configuration, the application of the average lakeshore setback causes a practical difficulty. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located. The property’s location and configuration on the lake are unique conditions that apply primarily to this property. The application of the lakeshore setback requirements significantly restricts the ability to improve the property without a variance, thereby creating a practical difficulty. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The home can be reconstructed in kind. However, minimal relief from the ordinance allows for functional improvements to the footprint while retaining the character of the area consistent with the existing home. This criterion is met. 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. The proposed project will not impair the health, safety, comfort, or morals of the public. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. Granting of the variance will resolve and alleviate a demonstrated practical difficulty caused by the application of the extreme average lakeshore setback applied to the Property. The Commission may recommend, or the Council may impose conditions in granting variances. Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner that is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variance? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning staff recommends approval of the average setback variance for the construction of the addition to the home. 48 Land Use Application Summary Application Date:02/04/2026 Address:2090 Shoreline Drive Orono, MN 55391 Parcel Number:1511723230001 Land Use Number:LA26-000006 Application Submitted By:Agent on behalf of property owner Owner:Name: MARTHA M HEAD TRUSTEE Address: CEANN COMPANY LLC 11100 WAYZATA BLVD STE 230 Applicant:Name: Chris Walgren Company: Dovetail Renovation Address: 1307 2nd Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55410 Contact Information: Associated Contact: Chris Walgren Associated Contact: Associated Contact: edward anders Associated Contact: Project Description:Small bay window addition (55 square feet) on existing 2 story wood framed residence Land Use Application Type:Amendmend Application Appeal of Admin Decision Concept Application Conditional Use Permit Site Plan Application Subdivision Application Subdivision Exception Vacation Application Variance Application Applicant Signature: 49 2090 Shoreline Drive-Project Narrative Property owner proposes a minor improvement to the south facing bay window to improve functionality of the existing home. The small expansion and improvement of the bay window will not encroach beyond the existing structure’s setback and remain with the 75’ shoreline setback. The exterior alterations will be small, and a seamless application of matching building materials will be applied. (2) Helical piers will support the small bay window structure minimizing impact at ground level. Applying the 170’ average lakeshore setback to the property places all existing structures within a non-conforming position requiring variance for small, functional improvements as proposed. See below: 50 PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA26-000006 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: 3a. The average lakeshore variance request is residential in nature and is reasonable considering the unique nature of the Property as a large peninsula on the lake. The relatively large flood hazard area and existing property placement create difficulties for improvements to long existing structures 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: 3b. The location of the structures on the Property and configuration of the lot was not created by the property owner 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: 3c. The addition location within the average lakeshore setback will not alter the character of the neighborhood. The addition will not impact views from the lake, nor will it appear to be more visually relevant than the existing bay window and deck 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: 4. Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. Response: 5. This condition is not applicable 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. Response: 6. This condition is not applicable, as the condition of an existing residential dwelling remains and is allowed conditional use in the LR-1A District. 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Response: 7. This condition is not applicable 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. 51 Response: 8. The Property’s location and orientation as a peninsula, functionally an island, is unique. Due to the nature of the Property on the point, the application of the average lakeshore setback requirement causes practical difficulty. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: 9. The Property’s location on the lake is unique and applies primarily to this Property; the application of the setback requirement combined with the challenges of the flood hazard area restrict the ability to improve the Property without a variance, creating practical difficulty. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Response: 10. Minimal relief from the ordinance allows for small, functional improvements to the footprint, retaining the character of the lot and are consistent with the existing dwelling. Relating to the average lakeshore setback, this condition is met. 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. Response: 11. The proposed project will not impair the health, safety, comfort, or morals of the public. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. Response: 12. Granting the variance will resolve and alleviate a demonstrated practical difficulty caused by the application of the average lakeshore setback applied to the Property. 52 53 54 55 SheetDate ByProjectLaurel Ulland Architecture 1718 Logan Avenue South Minneapolis, 55403 612 874 1086 p www.laurelulland.comI hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota.IssueRegistration # This drawing is provided as an Instrument of Service by Laurel Ulland Architecture and is intended for use on this project only. LUA are the authors and owners of these instruments and retains all common law statutory and other reserved rights, including copyright. Any reproduction, use or disclosure of the designs, arrangements or information contained herein without the prior written consent of LUA Is strictly prohibited.12/15/25Martha Head Residence2090 Shoreline Drive, Orono, MN 55391SCALE 1/2" = 1'-0"plannorthactualnorthA 12KITCHEN SOUTH BAYRENOVATION1 A17 1PROPOSED KITCHEN PLAN WITHREPLACED/EXTENDED GABLE BAYSHORTEN EX'G RIDGE BEAM AND MOVE EX'G 4X6 POST & TO NEW BEAM TO BE IN LINE W/ SOUTH WALL NEW LOEWEN CUSTOM PICTURE 48" X 56 1/4" FRAME DH1 162421 13/16" X 56 1/4"FRAME DH 1 1 6 2 4 2 1 1 3 / 1 6 " X 5 6 1 / 4 " F R AM E 18" DEEP BASE CABINET W/ TV IN UPPER CABINET SPACE - SEE INT. ELEVS. REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL EX'G LOEWEN DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS AT SIDES OF NEW BAY A12EX'G GABLE WALLS EXTENDED IN PLANE - VERIFY WALL THICKNESS AND MATCH VERIFY EX'G POST FOR NEW BEARING NEW POST (BLOCK AT FLOOR AND SUPPORT BELOW) BEAM TO SUPPORT EX'G POST (RELOCATED)EXTEND NEW GABLE 5'-0"FROM ORIGINAL EXTENTFINISHED APPROX. NOTE: INCREASE A/C CAPACITY FOR NEW SQUARE FOOTAGE AND TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN EX'G SPACE EXISTING! KITCHEN 6'-4 13/16"5'-0"8'-2 5/16"1'-9 1/2"8'-3 5/16" 11'-3 7/16" 1'-6"1'-6" 8'-0" EXISTING! DECK EXISTING! PORCH 4'-9 1/2" NEW BASE AND UPPER CABINETS BOTH SIDES FORMER BAY SHOWN DASHED FINISHED SURFACES NEW 4X6 POST (2) 1 3/4 X 9 1/4 NOTE: ADDRESS GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUT THIS AREA FOR BETTER DRAINAGE 2 A17 MODIFY EX'G DECK STRUCTURE AS NECESSARY FOR NEW GABLE EXTENSION S TV S EX'G SWITCHES - RECIRCUIT EX'G FOR NEW PENDANT LIGHT AT TABLE Existing Bay 56 SheetDate ByProjectLaurel Ulland Architecture 1718 Logan Avenue South Minneapolis, 55403 612 874 1086 p www.laurelulland.comI hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota.IssueRegistration # This drawing is provided as an Instrument of Service by Laurel Ulland Architecture and is intended for use on this project only. LUA are the authors and owners of these instruments and retains all common law statutory and other reserved rights, including copyright. Any reproduction, use or disclosure of the designs, arrangements or information contained herein without the prior written consent of LUA Is strictly prohibited.12/15/25Martha Head Residence2090 Shoreline Drive, Orono, MN 55391A 15KITCHEN SOUTH BAYRENOVATIONSCALE 1/2" = 1'-0" 1 EAST ELEVATION WITH GABLE EXTENSION A15 1 A17 CANTILEVER NEW BAY NEW P.T. 6X6 POSTS W/ CLADDING TO MATCH KITCHEN PORCH POST MATCH EX'G BAY DETAILING EX'G LOEWEN WINDOWS AT BAY SIDES TO BE REINSTALLED SIDING TO MATCH EX'G KITCHEN/HOUSE NEW WATER TABLE TRIM TO MATCH EX'G BAY (TALLER AS NEEDED FOR FLOOR SYSTEM) DASH INDICATES EXTENT OF FORMER GABLE EXTEND ROOF STRUCTURE NEW KITCHEN GABLE EXTENSION NEW 16" DIA. CONCRETE FOOTING TO FROST DEPTH (ALTERNATIVE TO BE HELICAL PIER TO BEARING CAPACITY) NOTE, COLUMNS AND BEAM CAN BE INBOARD (WITH JOISTS CANTILEVERING) IF NECESSARY FOR CLEARANCE FROM LAND- SCAPING OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS Indicates transition from existing gable and new bay extension 5'-1" 1'-9 1/4" 7'-1 1/4" Helical Pier Footings to be installed 57 SheetDate ByProjectLaurel Ulland Architecture 1718 Logan Avenue South Minneapolis, 55403 612 874 1086 p www.laurelulland.comI hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota.IssueRegistration # This drawing is provided as an Instrument of Service by Laurel Ulland Architecture and is intended for use on this project only. LUA are the authors and owners of these instruments and retains all common law statutory and other reserved rights, including copyright. Any reproduction, use or disclosure of the designs, arrangements or information contained herein without the prior written consent of LUA Is strictly prohibited.12/15/25Martha Head Residence2090 Shoreline Drive, Orono, MN 55391A 16KITCHEN SOUTH BAYRENOVATION1 A17 SCALE 1/2" = 1'-0" WEST ELEVATION OF GABLE EXTENSION A16 1 EXISTING KITCHEN 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 6 24 24 2 8 2 8 2 4 2 8 EX'G PORCH IN FOREGROUND SHOWN DASHED REPLACE EX'G SIDING AT EXTENDED WALL EX'G UTILITY ROOM WALL BELOW DASH INDICATES EXTENT OF FORMER GABLE NOT SHOWN - SALVAGE EX'G RAILING AT EAST SIDE AND CUT TO FIT FROM EX'G NEWEL TO NEW SOUTH WALL (VERIFY POSITION OF DECK/NEWEL IN RELATION TO NEW BAY TO ENSURE NO CONFLICT) NEW KITCHEN GABLE EXTENSION 5'-1" 1'-9 1/4" 7'-1 1/4" Indicates transition from existing gable and new bay extension 58 Proposed Alteration Area 59 Existing Conditions @ Proposed Bay Window Improvement 60 Last Updated: January 2023 Note: This is an information sheet only, every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information contained herein; however, if any information is not consistent with provisions of the City Code, the Code provisions will prevail. Page 8 of 9 City of Orono Hardcover Calculation Worksheet Property Address: Prepared by: Date: Stormwater Quality Overlay District Tier: (Circle one) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5 Step 1: EXISTING HARDCOVER In the following table identify all items of existing hardcover on the property, keyed by letter to site plan or survey (must accompany this form). Use as many lines as necessary to accurately depict existing hardcover status of the property. For Tier 1 properties, identify any features by letter which are within the 75-foot setback or split at the 75’ setback line and calculate hardcover square footage separately for each portion. Key to Survey Hardcover Item (Describe) Length x Width Total (Square Feet) (Example) (Garage) (24’ x 30’) (720 S.F.) A S.F. B S.F. C S.F. D S.F. E S.F. F S.F. G S.F. H S.F. I S.F. J S.F. K S.F. L S.F. M S.F. N S.F. O S.F. P S.F. Q S.F. R S.F. S S.F. T S.F. U S.F. V S.F. W S.F. X S.F. Y S.F. Z S.F. (1) Total Existing Hardcover S.F. Excludable Hardcover (See City Code Sec 78-1684): S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. (2) Total Excludable Hardcover S.F. (3) Net Existing Hardcover [Subtract line (2) from line (1)] S.F. (4) Total Lot Area S.F. Proposed Hardcover Percentage [ (3) ÷ (4) ] % (Proposed Hardcover next page) 61 Last Updated: January 2023 Note: This is an information sheet only, every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information contained herein; however, if any information is not consistent with provisions of the City Code, the Code provisions will prevail. Page 9 of 9 City of Orono Hardcover Calculation Worksheet Property Address: Prepared by: Date: Stormwater Quality Overlay District Tier: (Circle one) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5 Step 2: PROPOSED HARDCOVER In the following table, identify all items of proposed hardcover on the property, keyed by letter to site plan or survey (must accompany this form). Include all existing hardcover items that are intended to remain, as well as all proposed hardcover items that will be added. Use as many lines as necessary to accurately depict proposed hardcover status of the property. For Tier 1 properties, identify any features by letter which are within the 75-foot setback or split at the 75’ setback line and calculate hardcover square footage separately for each portion. Key to Survey Hardcover Item (Describe) Length x Width Total (Square Feet) (Example) (Garage) (24’ x 30’) (720 S.F.) A S.F. B S.F. C S.F. D S.F. E S.F. F S.F. G S.F. H S.F. I S.F. J S.F. K S.F. L S.F. M S.F. N S.F. O S.F. P S.F. Q S.F. R S.F. S S.F. T S.F. U S.F. V S.F. W S.F. X S.F. Y S.F. Z S.F. (1) Total Proposed Hardcover S.F. Excludable Hardcover (See City Code Sec 78-1684): S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. (2) Total Excludable Hardcover S.F. (3) Net Proposed Hardcover [Subtract line (2) from line (1)] S.F. (4) Total Lot Area S.F. Proposed Hardcover Percentage [ (3) ÷ (4) ] % 62 63 64 65 66 38 15-117-23 21 0006 MICHAEL STEWART ROBIN J STALOCH 2080 SHORELINE DR WAYZATA MN 55391 38 15-117-23 21 0007 SUSAN C. STIELOW IRRV TRUST C/O MERISTEM TRUST COMPANY 212 S MAIN AVE STE 131 SIOUX FALLS SD 57104 38 15-117-23 21 0013 HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY 300 S 6TH STREET MC679B MINNEAPOLIS MN 55487 38 15-117-23 22 0001 GREGG W/DENISE E STEINHAFEL 2265 NORTH SHORE DR WAYZATA MN 55391 38 15-117-23 23 0001 MARTHA M HEAD TRUSTEE CEANN COMPANY LLC 11100 WAYZATA BLVD STE 230 MINNETONKA MN 55305 82 16-117-23 42 0032 HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY 300 S 6TH STREET MC679B MINNEAPOLIS MN 55487 67 Hennepin County Locate & Notify Map 2090 Shoreline 0 410 820205 Feet Date: 2/4/2026 Buffer Size:500 Map Comments: This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to completeness or accuracy; (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this data. For more information, contact Hennepin County GIS Office 300 6th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55487 / gis.info@hennepin.us 68 1 Melanie Curtis To:Chris Walgren Cc:edward@dovetailrenovation.com Subject:LA26-000006 / 2090 Shoreline Dr / PC Agenda + Report / 60-day Extension Please find the staff report for your variance applicaƟon aƩached. The agenda will be published on our website on Thursday. Monday’s Planning Commission meeƟng begins at 6 pm. Please plan to aƩend this meeƟng to parƟcipate in the discussion and/or answer quesƟons about the project. AddiƟonally, according to MN Statute, the City has 60 days to review a land use applicaƟon. Your applicaƟon was considered to be complete on February 9th, which means your iniƟal review Ɵmeline for this request ends on April 10th. Based on the tentaƟve scheduling for City Council review on April 10th, your applicaƟon will not receive final Council acƟon within the iniƟal 60-day review period. Therefore, the City hereby noƟfies you that we are extending the Ɵme period for City acƟon under Minn. Stat. § 15.99, subd. 3(f). The iniƟal 60-day period would normally end on April 10th; the applicaƟon review Ɵme period is now hereby extended unƟl June 9, 2026. This is a rouƟne extension requiring no acƟon from you. If you have any quesƟons, please get in touch with me before Monday’s meeƟng. Thank you! Melanie Curtis, Planner 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Website: www.oronomn.gov Email: mcurtis@oronomn.gov Direct 952.249.4627 Planning & Zoning Department 952.249.4620 Important Notice to All Applicants - Beware of Fraudulent Payment Requests: Please stay alert for suspicious emails or messages that request payments or wire transfers related to your permit or application. The City of Orono will never request payment by wire transfer. If you receive any communication asking you to send money through a wire transfer—or if something about the request seems unusual—please do not respond or make any payment. Instead, contact City staff right away at our official phone number (952-249-4600) or by using a verified staff email address to confirm the request. Your security is important to us. Thank you for helping keep the land use application and permitting process safe and reliable. 69 PLANNING COMMISSION Date: r�3 l Cp yCO Sign I n ! PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR: NAME ADDRESS ITEM # PUBLIC COMMENT •7 C � ❑ 2. ❑ I ❑ 4. ❑ 5. ❑ 6. ❑ 7. ❑ 8. ❑ 9. ❑ 10. ❑ 11. ❑ 12. ❑ Do ❑ 14. ❑ 15. ❑ assistive listening device available upon request