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MINUTES
PLANNING COMP3ISSION P•~ETING
JULY 6, 1987
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
Chairman Black.
Northrop, Grittner, Black, Finegan, Mead and Daykin. Also present was
Council Liaison Wallin...
Boche, Duncan, and Nestingen.
Mead moved, seconded by Daykin, to approve the June 1, 1987 Minutes as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Kenneth Moser, 1883 North Hamline, in a June 29, 1987 letter to the
Clerk Administrator (a copy of which is on file) requested that the
Planning Commission review City Ordinance 9-2.06 allowing the construction
of a fence 36 inches in height in front yards of homes. Mr. Moser is of
the opinion that fences should not be allowed in front yards because they
are unsightly and greatly diminish .the aesthetics of a neighborhood.
Currently, there arafew fences presently located in Falcon Heights. A
neighbor at 1877 North Hamline is suggesting he may construct such a fence
and he as well as his neighbors object to such construction.
PRESENT
ABSENT
JUNE 1, 1987
MINUTES
APPROVED
KENNETH
MOSER,
1853 NORTH
HAMLINE,
FRONT YARD
FENCE
CONSTRUCTION
Daykin stated that she would not be in favor of front yard fence construction
in her neighborhood and suggested changing the ordinance that front yard DAYKIN/
fence construction need a variance. Northrop advised that there are several NORTHROP/
front yard fences in her neighborhood and found them to be attractive. GRITTNER/
Grittner and Black agreed that the city should have control over the construction
of front yard fences and such fences should have some visability quotient. BLACK
Black. suggested other communities be contacted to determine what control they
have over front yard fence construction.
After further discussion regarding degree of visibility, Grittner moved, seconded
by Finegan, recommending review of existing code dealing with front yard fences
with regarding to dictating degree of visibility through the fence, i.e. not less
than 60 percent, in residential districts. Motion carried unanimously.
Lucille. Marshall, 1391 West Iowa, requested a variance to construct a garage LUCILLE
approximately three feet from the alley. Ms. Marshall indicated that they MARSHALL,
need extra garage space-for a second car. The proposed garage will be 14 feet 1391 WEST
by 20 feet. She does not wish to remove the existing attached garage as she IOWA
had her home resided and reroofed. A letter voicing no objections from neighbors
was presented.
After a discussion regarding the amount of green space that would be left on the
lot, Finegan moved, seconded by Daykin, to approve the variance request. Motion VARIANCE
carried unanimously. APPROVED
Jack Klepp, Vice-President of Stratford Investments requested approval of his
platting request for Stratford Professional Office Park (located north of City
Hall) and explained the platting request. The preliminary plat is consistent
with the previously submitted site plan.
PRELIMINARY
PLAT APPROVET
FOR STRAT-
FORD
INVESTMENTS
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JULY 6, 1987
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Mead moved, seconded by Northrop, recommending approval of the preliminary
platting subject to approval by the engineer, legal counsel, city council
and county. Motion carried unamiously.
The Planning Commission reviewed the job description and made the following
additions: adding the length of office--three consecutive terms, and adding
that the Planning Commission reviews and recommends necessary changes in
the City Code. The job description will be given to candidates who apply
for membership to the Planning Commission. Finegan moved, seconded by Daykin,
to approve the Planning Commission job description as revised. Motion carried
unanimously.
Black requested that Commission members put together ideas to develop standards
and bring those ideas to the next meeting for discussion.
Mead moved, seconded by Finegan, adjournment at 8:56 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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