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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 4 E. Planning Commission Appointments Councilman Hunt reported that with Jim Arkell's resignation from the Planning Commission, this makes six members on the Commission with an average length of service approx. two years per member and five seats open. Hunt noted that the three people who have served on the PZ are asking for reappointment, plus we have the opportunity to appoint two new people on the PZ. M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to reappoint Steve DeLapp, Ann Bucheck and Karer. Johnston to full three year terms on the Lake Elmo Planning Commission. (Motion carried 3-2: Dave Johnson: we have a number of applications, doesn't find any credability to the idea of the experience factor of the 3 members mentioned. We must wait for applications since we have asked. people to serve this city on a volunteer basis. The people will receive consideration along with other applicants, Mottaz: we want to get more people involved. We have advertised for these vacancies and have people expressing a desire to be considered. In fairness to them, we should continue with the process.). 6. PLANNING/LAND USE AND ZONING: A. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance to height of garage Dave Schwarz, 10961 32nd St. N. Mayor Johnson opened up the public hearing at B:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers. The public hearing notice was published in the St. Croix Valley Press and abutting property owners were notified. Dave Schwarz, 10961 32nd St. N., explained a permit was issued to him for the construction of a garage on November 9, 1990. Construction was later stopped by the building official when it was realized the height exceeded the maximum in our city ordinnnce. The garage was built with the same pitch of the house and there are several garages in the neighborhood that are as tall. Jim McNamara reported Dave Schwarz was granted variances for setback from the street and sideyard on November Sth, 1990. The height of the building was not precisely shown on the plan. The overall height of the garage is approximately 19' 4" where our ordinance allows a maximum of 14' on a detached garage. Mr. Schwarz was not told about the maximum height requirement until it was called to the City's attention by a resident and then a stop order was given. The Council received a letter from Eldon W. Smith, 10941 N. 32nd St, indicating his objection to the requested variance. Mayor Johnson closed the ,public hearing at 8:35 p.m. M/S/ Mottaz/Dick Johsnon - to grant the variance to David Schwarz, 10961 32nd Street North, from the required 14' building height for the purpose of constructing a garage based on the hardship being the expense of rebuilding a portion of the garage as a result of previous city action.