09-13-2012 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 PROPERTY DIVISION, COMBINATION, REZONING — WATERSHED DISTRICT garage to the old one, resulting in one garage structure. The new section would be offset in order to meet the 10 foot side yard setback. Johns indicated that the north wall of the new garage would be flush with the existing garage. Tom Fisher noted that from the dimensions given, the north walls would not be flush if the setback on the south is being met. The City Planner reported that while the side yard setback must be a minimum of 10 feet, there is no requirement that the north walls have to be flush. He also pointed out given the placement of the house in front of this portion of the garage, the offset of the existing and new addition will not be an issue. Maleitzke asked if the materials for the garage addition would be the same as the existing garage. Johns replied that they would not be given the existing garage is brick. His plan is to use vinyl siding in a color that will match the brick as closely as possible. Duray suggested that if the existing garage is attached to the house with a breezeway, that Johns would be able to construct the new garage as a detached structure. The Planner replied that that was correct. Johns stated that given he way the house and garage have been constructed, he did not think that was feasible, and indicated that he would attached the new garage space to the existing garage. Duray recommended approval of a Conditional Use permit to allow an addition onto an existing garage, bringing total garage space to 1,500 square feet for 3010 Edgerton Street, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his September 6, 2012 report and subject to the new garage space being attached to the existing garage and meeting all Code requiremens. Motion seconded by Maleitzke. Motion carried 7 — 0. Cliff Aichinger, Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District, appeared before the Commission relative to their application to subdivide the property at 477 Little Canada Road (former Norm's Tires property). Aichinger presented the Commission with a site plan showing the proposed property lines as well as some concept drawings relative to their use of the site. Aichinger stated that he would like to review the Planner's comments outlined in his September 6, 2012 report. Knudsen pointed out the Planner's report indicates there are outstanding issues relative to this matter, and indicated that he was inclined to table action on the property division until the Commission has complete -2-