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2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Minutes - Planning Commission Special Meeting
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
7:00 p.m.
A: CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Larkin at 7:00 pm.
B: ROLL CALL:
Present: Larkin, Kotelnicki, Stemper, and Williams
Council Liaison: Miazga
Staff Liaisons: Krzos and Markon
Absent: Murphy, Samatar, and Sunderland
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Variance Application from 1411 Larpenteur Ave
Chair Larkin invited the applicant, Carl Richardson, 1411 Larpenteur Ave, to the podium
to discuss his proposed project. Mr. Richardson shared that after moving in a year ago,
began thinking about his yard. They wanted to develop a space to host people and
events for a nice space to gather with some privacy. The request is for a fence to have
screening to block bright lights from the neighboring business.
Larkin asked for clarification about the location of the fence. Mr. Richardson noted that
the fence will not run along the entire backyard, but only about half of the east side and
up to the pergola. There was further clarification about the continuous height of the
fence, which will be eight feet for the entire fence and level along the top.
Krzos summarized the staff report and what the commission would be acting on.
Because of the unique topographical features of the fence, a variance is warranted. He
reiterated that the planning commission approve a motion recommending approval of
the variance, which the City Council would consider at the October 10 meeting.
Chair Larkin opened the public hearing.
There were no further comments.
Chair Larkin closed the public hearing.
Kotelnicki moved, Stemper seconded to recommend approval of the variance for 1411
Larpenteur Ave; motion carried.
E. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deborah Alexander, 1700 Albert St N, addressed the Planning Commission regarding the
dry cleaners and further discussion about greater information regarding property
changes in the city. Larkin clarified that during the comprehensive plan planning, the
Commission did not recommend any changes to the existing zoning along Larpenteur
Ave between Snelling and Hamline.
Ms. Alexander asked for clarification for increased density and well-designed affordable
housing and aging in place. Councilmember Miazga noted that there are limited changes
to land use because of the lack of developable land and that the city does have the
ability to control land use changes during the planning commission process.
Ms. Alexander reiterated that she would like to see more information from the city.
Krzos shared that the city does not become involved in private real estate discussions
unless there is a proposal for different use. Kotelnicki shared that the Ramsey County
GIS services is the best way to research property ownership.
Miazga asked for clarification about changes to land use. Krzos noted that any changes
regarding rezoning do require a public hearing noticed published in the Roseville Review
and a letter mailed to nearby property owners. Williams asked about information
published online, and Markon noted there is a page on the Planning Commission section
of the website where public hearing notices are added.
F. ADJOURN
Adjourned at 7:40 PM.
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John Larkin, Chair
Dated this 23rd day of October, 2018
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Justin Markon, Recorder