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Mounds View Planning Commission October 2, 1996 • Regular Meeting Page 7 to be a "special event". Director Sheldon replied that her impression is that it would be events such as an anniversary party, birthday party or an open house, etc. Chair Peterson asked whether or not Mr. Manning is required to explain to the Police Department a reason for wanting a parking permit. Director Sheldon didn't think so, but thought that if it would be a frequent request, the Police Department may start to question it because the street is narrow in that area. Commissioner Obert briefly talked about the parking restriction but noted that he does not see a hardship in this case because he believes there are other way to clean up the property and added there are numerous kinds of plant material that will thrive under these • shady conditions. Chair Peterson added that he has the same situation in his yard and that the pine needles work great as a mulch. The applicant then brought up that the neighbor's trees were hanging in his yard and was there anything that he could do about it. Chair Peterson inquired as to whether or not he had asked the neighbor to trim them back. Mr. Manning replied that the neighbor does not take care of that end of the property. Chair Peterson informed the applicant that if the Planning Commission denies this request, it does not mean that he cannot put a driveway in. Director Sheldon noted that he can install a driveway without a variance up to five feet from the property line. The applicant was concerned that if he installed gravel, that the neighbor could still complain about it. Commissioner Obert replied that the Code is specific in stating that there is a five foot limit unless he can get approval from the neighbor. Director Sheldon S added that concrete or gravel could be installed, but only up to five feet from the