HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit C - Draft PC Minutes 03182024Minutes
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, March 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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McCutcheon moved, Bollis seconded, to approve LA24-000011, 1487 Shoreline Dr., Variances as
applied. VOTE: Ayes: 4, Nays 0.
4.4. LA24-000012, Robert Breon, 2700 Casco Point Road, Variances.
The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and
approve the request for variances after discussing some aspects with the applicant. The proposal is to
replace the original home with a new home built onto an existing detached garage.
The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant, Robert
Breon, 2700 Casco Point Rd.
Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Luann Runkle, a neighbor; and Jeff Loehmann, 2710 Casco Point Rd. provided comments.
Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
Commissioners called it a conservative approach to build onto an existing structure, noting the small size
of the lot. Hardcover and setback are being improved, though the building would be going higher.
Ressler moved, McCutcheon seconded, to approve LA24-000012, 2700 Casco Point Road, Variances
as applied. VOTE: Ayes: 4, Nays 0.
4.5. LA24-000013, City of Orono Text Amendment: Phase 2 of the City’s Recodification of City
Code
The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and
approve the proposed text amendment which is part of the City’s overall recodification process. The last
time the City recodified was in 2003.
The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.
Commissioners pointed out the recodification is for edits and clean-ups, not policy changes. Staff noted
they were withdrawing 17-1682 of the proposed text amendments at this time.
Ressler moved, McCutcheon seconded, to approve LA24-000013, City of Orono Text Amendment:
Phase 2 of the City’s Recodification of City Code with the exception of 17-1682. VOTE: Ayes: 4,
Nays 0.