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Planning & Zoning Board October 14, 2020 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:44 p.m. There were no public comments. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 6 - 0. Chair Tralle abstained. Mr. Evenson made a MOTION to recommend amending the zoning ordinance to allow for metal roofs on single family homes with either hidden fasteners (i.e. standing seam) or exposed fasteners, but not permitting corrugated, galvanized roofs in residential areas. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 4 - 3. C. 842 Lois Lane – Deck Setback Variance Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant, Brian A. Rydlund, submitted a Land Use Application for setback variance for the purpose of constructing a deck at his property located at 842 Lois Lane. A 2.7 foot variance to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 2.3 feet is requested. Staff recommended denial of the 2.7 foot variance to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 2.3 feet at 842 Lois Lane. Board Comments Mr. Evenson, upon viewing the City website, questioned, if any changes are made to a structure, is it a requirement to pull a permit. Ms. Larsen explained it depends on the circumstance, but altering the size of a deck would require a permit. She recommended, if anyone questions whether a permit is required for a specific project to call the building department. Mr. Evenson asked if a permit would be required for free standing decks under 30 inches. Ms. Larsen clarified the conversation then changes to a discussion of the differences between a concrete patio and a deck and height becomes a factor. She said regardless of whether a deck or a concrete patio is constructed, they both need to meet the 5 ft. setback. Ms. Peacock expressed concern with placing the deck within a few feet of the lot line. She stated, although the current neighbor may have no issue with the placement of the deck, there may arise issues in the future with new ownership. She proposed changing the configuration of the deck to extend it out on the backside of