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. _ . . . : ... ._... . I.. . . . . . . . _ . .. Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 20, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Baumhoefner noted that he felt leaving #he fve {5} foot space behind the shed would Ieave an area to draw yaxd clutter. Mr. Baumhoefner noted ihat, in an effort to protect future property owriers, the shed would be constructed on 12 cement pads to allow the building to be moved in either direction.�` Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. . Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m Cammissioner Kaden noted that, as has been stated at many meetings, everybody likes to see owners improve their properties. He then noted that, unfortunately, he did not see how the requested variance meets the criteria required. ''''£� � � � �� `s �� F '.'� � Commissioner Johnson indicated he felt that there is.not a l�ardship and that the variance could not be granted. ,�'"�: ' •� ' "`��' xz� - , . � , ,.. �� =r�>�xi�� MOTION/SECOND: Zwirn/Scotch. To Approve Resolution 6b0=01, a Resolution Denying a Variance From the Minimum Setback�tequirement;foT Accessory�Structures to Allow for a Zero-Foot Setback for a Storage Shecl�ozi the Property Located'at 5532 St. Stephen Street. 2 ,.. Ayes b , NaXs ,=`0 Motion carried. .�`� Chair Stevenson noted the applicant could go before fhe City Council as Council can overrule a denial;by the Planning Commission if it finds just cause. Community D�'velopment Dzrector Encson also noted that, if the applicant chooses to appeal the decision, he v�iould need';something in wnting within two weeks to get the matter on the City Council agenda fi ' � ' ' ;- �� ,� , 6. ` Planning Case No `�1Z01�-006 �.K T:: �. � Planner Atkinson noted�that the applicant from 2832 Ardan Avenue has requested a variance to •be':allowed to place a six (6) foot tall fence in his front yard as defined by City Cade. � $ �<�.� Planrier Atkinson noted that there were two issues with the case. Planner Atkinson noted the "fir�t issue is that it is a corner lot and the Commission must consider if that is enough of a "hardship to grant the variance. He then noted the second issue is the grade change from Groveland to the house. He further explained there is a two-foot grade change and noted that needed to be considered. Chair Stevensan asked for clarification of where the six (5) foot fence would be located. :, .:)