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Planning & Zoning Board April 12, 2000 Page 2 Mr. Johnson moved to close open mike at 6:36 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 6 -0. V. ACTION ITEMS A. David Pearson, 6280 Ware Road, Variance Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 6:37 p.m. Staff advised that the applicant, David Pearson, has submitted an application for a variance to allow a single family home at 6280 Ware Road to be located closer than the required 40 feet from the property line on a collector roadway. The Ordinance requires a minimum setback of 40 feet. The applicant has redesigned the proposed dwelling to minimize the setback required which will be 30 feet at the north/west corner and 37.6 at the south/west corner. The variance requested ranges from 2.4 feet to ten feet. This is the only vacant lot in the area and contains wetlands which restrict the lot as well as the steep grade on the easterly side. Staff noted the criteria required for variance consi fact. Staff advised this development has coven value range and the applicant maintains the p but would not meet that value criteria if th-, size of the variance as requested. and recommended findings of whic `'' quire all homes within a home meets that value as proposed duced. Staff recommends approval Chair Schaps asked if comments w d u v� from neighboring property owners. Ms. Wyland stated notices were not se � o ��rrounding property owners. The Metropolitan Council owns t > north and a single family residence is on the east side of the wetland. Mr. Johnson suggested more care e given to grading plans to assure a sufficient building site. He stated he is unsure what occurred on this site. Ms. Wyland concurred with the need for care and to take a closer look at that aspect. Mr. Rafferty asked about the actual elevations of the site. He noted it appears the garage entrance is from the Coyote Trail side. Ms. Wyland stated that is correct and noted the grading plan which indicates the elevations of the site. Mr. Rafferty inquired regarding the mention of a setback of 7.5 feet from the back of the house. Ms. Wyland stated that measures the distance from the drainage easement, there is no required setback.. Mr. Rafferty asked if this particular plan had been before the Planning and Zoning Board previously. Ms. Wyland stated it has not been. • • •