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Mounds View Planning Commission July 7, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 11 foot setback from the street. He stated that, at the time this property was constructed, this was not a consideration. Chair Peterson noted that the lot appeared to be substandard by current corner lot requirements. Commissioner Hegland asked what was located to the north of the applicant's property. Mr. Gregori stated that there was an apartment complex to the north. Commissioner Hegland stated that this was a good proposal, and that he understood what the applicant was trying to accomplish. He stated his support for the proposal. Commissioner Kaden stated that he did not think eleven feet would be much worse than fifteen feet, noting that he had seen many garages offset behind houses. He offered however, that in his opinion, and for aesthetic purposes, it would look better if it was not. Mr. Gregori stated that, instead of eleven feet, a twelve-foot setback would place the end of the garage along the side of the existing sidewalk. He stated that this would require less concrete work for the sidewalk and driveway, and added that the edge of the garage would align with the edge of the sidewalk, where it intersects with the driveway. He stated that he had originally wanted the additional foot for clearance purposes, so that the garage would not be so close to the house and steps. Chair Peterson stated that this seemed • to be a reasonable compromise. He stated that there was an apparent hardship in regard to the placement of the house on the lot, as well as the probability of the lot being undersized by current corner lot standards. Commissioner Johnson requested that the applicant clarify if he was requesting an eleven or twelve foot setback. Mr. Gregori stated that a twelve-foot setback would be acceptable, but eleven feet would be ideal for his purposes. Commissioner Braathen stated that he had seen the property, and could see the logic in the applicant's proposal. Commissioners Berke and Johnson concurred and indicated their support as well. Commissioner Miller stated that she had also seen the property, and wondered how a two-car garage could fit in that area. Mr. Gregori explained that by aligning the garage with the driveway it would go further west. He added that most of the garage area to the west would not be for parking, but that there would be a service door for ingress and egress, which would face south. Mr. Gregori stated that he had not anticipated these complications when he purchased the property. He stated that his intention was to build the garage to match the existing structure, and added that the pitch of the roof would be the same as that of the house, and that it would be sided with the same material. Chair Peterson stated that it appeared that the consensus of the Commission was to allow an eleven- foot setback. Chair Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. Hearing no comments from the floor, Chair Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m.