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Planning & Zoning Board November 09, 2016 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. Variance for 1558 Meadowview Court for a Porch Addition Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the variance for 1558 Meadowview Court for a Porch Addition. Jason Hempel, J. Hempel Services, LLC, submitted a Land Use Application on behalf of the property owner, Mary Meuwissen, for a variance for a porch addition. J. Hempel Services, LLC is constructing a screen covered porch and deck for the property owner. The porch encroaches 1.29 feet (15.48 inches) into the rear yard setback. The property address is 1558 Meadowview Court. Staff addressed questions of the board including: Mr. Stoesz asked if the adjacent property owners were given notice of the variance request. Staff commented the City is not required to send notices or to conduct a public hearing. Mr. Laden addressed the reasons for 30’ setbacks. Staff commented setbacks are in place for density purposes, sunlight, air circulation and other environmental effects. Mr. Laden also asked if the original porch encroached on setbacks, and staff commented, it did not, the purposed porch footprint is being expanded. Mr. Evenson asked about the definition of a detached accessory structure. Staff commented an accessory structure could be a building such as a shed, garage or porch, but must not exceed a maximum square footage. The property owner, Mary Meuwissen, 1558 Meadowview Court addressed the board concerning the misunderstanding of setbacks, backyard versus the side yard. The contractor, Jason Hempel with J. Hempel Services, LLC, 12330 Lindstrom Lane Lindstrom, MN and 30225 Ridgewood Avenue Shafer, MN took questions from the board. Mr. Laden questioned why this issue happened in the first place. Mr. Hempel replied, confusion of side yard versus backyard setbacks. Also a previous survey was conducted which was being used as a reference but not to their knowledge was not to scale. Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Variance for 1558 Meadowview Court for a Porch Addition. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson.