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Planning & Zoning Board May 9, 2007 Page 2 Staff recommended approval of the variance request. The applicant, Mr. James Schally, was not present at the meeting. Board Members discussed the necessity of the roof and the intent of the porch. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Variance to the local street setback to allow for a covered porch addition at 8020 Danube Street. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING for a Conditional Use Permit for earth material storage at 6644 20th Avenue, Royal Oaks Realty Mr. Studenski presented the staff report. Mr. Studenski stated that resident Julie McNeely, 6687 20th Ave., was unable to attend the meeting but asked staff to forward her comment to the board that she is against the proj ect. Staff stated their review was based on the 14 conditions of the Zoning Ordinance for Earth Moving and Land Reclamation. Staff reminded the board of the petitions against the project that were submitted at the April meeting. Mr. Studenski explained that the city had received a review from the Anoka County Highway Department earlier that day. He clarified that neither the county nor the city would require the additional 27 feet of right -of -way for this request. He stated that County comments included: moving the driveway as far to the north as possible, adding a culvert, and constructing north and south bound turn lanes and a bypass lane. The City contacted Anoka County after receiving the letter, and was informed by Randy Bettinger at Anoka County that road improvements will be required regardless of the number of trucks per day, but the required combination of lanes still needs to be determined. Mr. Studenski added that drainage calculations would be required to determine how drainage would affect the county road and that a Haul Permit is required by the county. Mr. Studenski explained that the deadline for this application is June 6, which requires action by the P &Z Board at this meeting. He added that the applicant did not see a rationale to extend the item. Mr. Studenski noted that the Rice Creek Watershed District does not require a permit, but will monitor the site. Mr. Studenski stated that the applicant had already addressed a number of issues and conditions since the previous meeting. Staff explained that the dirt pile had been moved to a location more than 50 feet away from any existing trees. The applicant submitted a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), filled the house foundation, abandoned the septic system, cleared and removed debris and objects from the site, added a fenced barricade to the driveway entrance, and added a dirt berm to the northern access. Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the 13 conditions listed in the staff report. DRAFT MINUTES • •