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DRAFT DeMontreville. The applicant proposes to remove the two decks and convert the sunroom into a covered deck. He has also removed the encroachment into the sideyard setback area. Chairman Helwig said the two decks were the primary problem last time and asked if the applicant still requires a variance. The Planner said most of the home today is within the shoreland setback, and any work performed to the structure would require a variance and that the addition that squares off the building creates further encroachment. Commissioner Schneider asked if the concrete patio is there today. The applicant said yes. Patrick Flanagan, Applicant Mr. Flanagan said they tools off the decks and the sunroom will be converted to an open air covered deck. He said the area where the sunroom meets the house still has to be protected from the elements to prevent further deterioration. Commissioner Roth asked about 6X8 opening by the area where the patio was previously planned. The applicant said there will be no deck there, just doors to the outside. Commissioner Pelletier said she is concerned about the size of the home of the neighbors. The Planner said the conversion to the open air porch eliminates about 350 square feet of living area. M/S/P, Deziel/Van Zandt to recommend approval of the variance application for a remodel and addition to a house at 4473 Olson Lake Trail based on the findings that the lot was platted before current zoning and the shoreland overlay district were established, the proposal is deemed to be reasonable, and it will not alter the character of the neighborhood in any negative fashion, pursuant to the condition that plans are modified to reflect the open air porch. VOTE: 8:0:1 Abstain: Ptacek—Absent from last meeting. Zoning Code Text Amendment: Vineyard Wedding Business as AG Use The Planner explained there is an existing vineyard just north of Carriage Station on 55t" Street. The Zoning District is AG. Uses conditional and permitted on AG lands today generally relate to the existing use. The Commission was asked if this proposed use would be in the best interest of the City, and if so, should staff publish a public hearing notice for a Zoning Text Amendment. Commissioner Ptacek asked about consumption of alcohol and liquor licensing questions. Not knowing the answer, he would suggest it as a Conditional Use. Commissioner Schneider asked about parking when there might be 300 or more guests on ten acres. Commissioner Deziel asked if this would be more like a garage sale or a permanent store. Perhaps if the plan is for this use on an occasional basis then liquor licensing could be handled on an occasional basis as well. He asked about advertising and whether the applicants would be trying to attract more business. Commissioner Armstrong mentioned a snowniobiling event request by Green Acres but the noise factor put the kibosh on it. Issues of concern for him are the noise factor (such as a band), parking, permanent or tent structures only, whether we would allow a permanent building, sufficient toilet facilities would be necessary. He said perhaps these events could be limited to summertime. Liquor licensing and frequency of events are other concerns. He said it would Lake Elmo Planning commission Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2006