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Mounds View Planning Commission August 6, 1997 • Regular Meeting Page 5 care provider and feels that locating the shed outside of the fenced-in back yard would be the best location due to safety and topographical considerations. At the proposed location, the shed would be partially screened from view by the extension of the garage area from the house. A site plan with the proposed location of the shed was given to the Commission Members. Planning Associate Ericson stated that the variance is being requested because the shed will be up against the side of the house. The Code requires a six-foot setback. Planning Associate Ericson stated it was the staffs recommendation that the Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 518-97 allowing for the location of a shed within the six-foot setback from the house in the side yard of 7730 Edgewood Drive, subject to stipulations. Commissioner Brooks asked the applicant to explain the intended use of the shed. Ms. Katzmarek stated that the shed would be used to house tricycles, bicycles, wagons, and scooters. She stated that the requested location would make it easier for the smaller children to access their play equipment. The shed would be a "kit" bought from one of the . local lumber yards. Motion/second: Miller/Johnston to recommend approval of Resolution 518-97, approving a variance to allow for a shed in the side yard of Annette Katzmarek, 7730 Edgewood Drive, within the six-foot setback from the residence, with stipulations as stated. Ayes - 5 Nays - 1 (Obert) Motion carried. Commissioner Obert stated that he was opposed to the variance because he felt the ground that the shed was to be put on needed too much grading, as did the rest of the back yard. Thus the shed could be put in a different place. He also cited that ordinances were not meant to be continually varied. 6. Planning Case No. 499-97 5394 Edgewood Drive Applicant: Children's Home Society Conditional Use Permit for Day Care Center. •