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Mounds View Planning Commission September 15, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> 410 Planning Associate Ericson commented that a five-foot setback would not be possible in this <br /> situation. He referred to the site plan, which indicated that a five-foot setback would push the garage <br /> so far over behind the buildings that one of the garage stalls would be very difficult to access. He <br /> added that a five-foot setback would not allow for access to the garbage dumpster enclosure located <br /> at the rear of one of the buildings. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson explained that staff believes there is some hardship presented to allow for <br /> this in that the land at the rear of the fourplexes slopes downward toward the Colonial Village Mobile <br /> Home Park, and it would be difficult to set the garages back any further. He explained that the two <br /> four-plexes and the slope of the land dictate the location of the garage structures. He added that the <br /> garages, if separated by five feet on each side, would make the end garage stall almost inaccessible <br /> to a vehicle. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson explained staff had thought the lot-combination approach would be <br /> possible, however, as it appears that this is not an option, there is no resolution before the Planning <br /> Commission, at this time. He requested the Planning Commission discuss this matter, and direct staff <br /> to prepare a resolution for consideration at the next meeting. <br /> Jeff Johnson, the applicant, stated that the back 25 feet of his property is subject to drainage <br /> easement, and a large sewer pipe is located underground, which further prevents the location of the <br /> structures to the rear of the property by the use of fill, which might otherwise be an option. <br /> i <br /> Warren Hertenstein, 2102 Hillview Road, stated he lived across the street from the applicant's <br /> property, and had lived at that location since 1950. He commented the neighborhood had <br /> encountered many difficulties with the subject property, prior to Mr. Johnson's ownership. He <br /> commented that Mr. Johnson had improved the neighborhood and he was in favor of this and any <br /> other project Mr. Johnson would care to propose. <br /> Commissioner Stevenson inquired regarding the security of the property, in terms of the two-foot <br /> section between the buildings. Mr. Johnson indicated he could place a fence between the front and <br /> rear of the building. He added he would also put cement in that area, with drainage toward the back <br /> of the building. <br /> Commissioner Laube inquired regarding the Fire Marshall's recommendation for two feet between <br /> structures. Ericson stated there have been instances in the past, where a structure is located closer <br /> than is allowed pursuant to the Fire Code, which requires a six-foot setback from other structures. <br /> He explained in these events, the Fire Marshall has indicated a firewall be constructed on both sides <br /> of the structure, to inhibit the spread of fire from one structure to the other. He stated he was not <br /> certain regarding the specific requirements, whether this be some type of firewall, or sheet rock that <br /> is thicker than standard, however, this has been allowed. <br /> Commissioner Laube explained that his primary concern was in regard to eaves of the roof, which <br /> swould place the structures closer together at this point. Mr. Johnson explained that he would be <br />