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r side lot line. Discussion continued on the request for a variance to construct an eight foot high fence along the front property line. Chairperson Boche clarified that an eight foot hedge on the property line was in conformance with the code. Commissioners discussed whether or not it met the criteria for granting a variance (attachment 1) . Mrs. Frances L. Glendenning, the resident at 1357 West Larpenteur, introduced herself as an interested neighbor. She said that several residential properties overlooked commercial property and 1 i s tened to traffic from thei r homes . She said she looked onto the Super America station and heard the traffic on Larpenteur. Commissioner Daykin suggested that st (g) were not met. Commissioner Barry a sound barrier would set a precedent busy streets. Several commissioners blight from the commercial property unique -hard-ship since several other adjacent to or across from commercial andards 9-15.034 (b) , (c) and paid constructing a fence as for all residents living on suggested that the visual from a residence was not a properties in the city are properties. The commission unanimously voted to deny the variance request because it did not meet all the standards for granting a variance, in particular because it was not necessary for the enjoyment of the property, and because it was not a unique condition to 1697 North Hamline but found throughout the city in R-1 zones. Rev-iew of section 9-2.04 subdivision 2 (b) lot coverage of- detached accessory- buildings Planner Hoyt asked the commission to reconsider Section 9-2.04 subdivision 2(b) of the zoning code which states that detached accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 35 percent of the area of a required rear yard. She recommended changing it to 40 percent as it formerly was. Discussion followed. Chairperson Boche stated the problem is using the word "required" instead of "actual". A maximum area coverage of 1,000 square feet was suggested to control the area of attached accessory structures on wider lots. Commissioner Finegan made a motion that the 9-2.04 2(b) of the zoning code be changed to read, detached accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 35 percent of the area of rear yard. • The motion carried unanimously. A public hearing will be held at the July meeting. Press Coverage-of Falcon Heights/Roseville-Study Planner Hoyt called the commission's attention to recent articles on the study of merging services with Rosedale. Update- ten- -147-7 Hoyt -A~renue The property was burned a year ago. It remains in poor condition. 4