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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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 Chris Bollis, Andrew
Jarnot, Kelly Prchal, Sam Tift (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), and Shane Weltzin. Commissioner Thomas
Bradabur was absent.
Staff present: Community Development Director Laura Oakden and Ciry Planner Melanie Curtis.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Prchal moved, Bollis seconded to approve the Agenda. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17,
2026
Bollis moved, Welztin seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission
meeting of February 17, 2026. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1. LA26-000008, Brent Walton, 2405 Dunwoody Ave., Hardcover Variance.
The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and
approve a variance to convert the driveway hardcover to a garage hardcover. The proposal would reduce
the total amount of hardcover. Staff agrees that the shape of the lot presents a practical difficulty.
The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff. The applicant was not present.
Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 605 p.m.
There were no Public Comments.
Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Commissioner Tift joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Commissioners supported the decrease in hardcover.
Prchal moved, Jarnot seconded, to approve LA26-000008, 2405 Dunwoody Ave., Hardcover
Variance as applied. VOTE: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0.
5.2. LA26-000006, Dovetail Renovation o/b/o the Property Owner, 2090 Shoreline Drive, Average
Lakeshore Setback Variance.
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Minutes
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and
approve a small addition for a bay window. Staff recommends approval based on the configuration and
the closest residential structure presenting an unusual average Lakeshore setback.
The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff. The applicant was not present.
Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.
There were no Public Comments.
Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.
Commissioners noted the small size of the proposed addition and the practical difficulty of the extremely
small buildable area on the property.
Prchal moved, Weltzin seconded, to approve LA26-000006, 2090 Shoreline Dr. Average Lakeshore
Setback Variance as applied. VOTE: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0.
6. OTHER ITEMS
Community Development Director Oakden discussed an April work session and said she would poll
members for dates.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Bollis moved, Tift seconded, to adjourn the P
2026. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0.
ATTEST:
Jon Ressler, Chair
Meeting at 6:15 p.m. to Apri120,
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