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Mounds View Planning Commission September 15, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 4 <br /> iconstructing the buildings of stucco, and there would be a two-foot separation to the top of the <br /> building, with only an inch overhang on each end. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson stated staff could consult the Fire Marshall to determine if there are <br /> specific remedies for these situations when buildings are in such close proximity to each other. <br /> Commissioner Laube noted a firewall could be installed, however, the ceiling of the garage would <br /> also require sheet rock, in order to prevent fire from jumping to the roof and spreading to the other <br /> side. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson stated he was aware of the code for apartment structures, which utilize <br /> a 40 to 50 garage stall structure, in that every so many stalls, a fire wall is constructed. He explained <br /> this could be done, and was simply a matter of ensuring it was done in compliance with the Code. <br /> Commissioner Miller stated there would be three stalls available in each garage structure, and two <br /> four-plexes. She inquired how the applicant would decide who would utilize the garage stalls. Mr. <br /> Johnson explained the use would be determined on a"first come, first serve" basis. He noted, not <br /> everyone in his building has a vehicle. <br /> Commissioner Miller inquired regarding additional parking for visitors. Mr. Johnson stated the <br /> . addition of the garage structures would provide additional parking space, as six vehicles would be <br /> parked within the garages, and through angling the parking area somewhat, he did not foresee the loss <br /> of more than one of the existing parking stalls. <br /> Commissioner Berke inquired if there would be a problem in terms of the roof, and ice or snow going <br /> from one roof to the wall of the other structure. Mr. Johnson explained there would not be, as the <br /> slope of the roof would direct ice and snow to the front and rear of the buildings. <br /> Chairperson Peterson inquired regarding the general Code requirements for garages in this area, in <br /> terms of setbacks, and the zoning of the property. Ericson clarified the requirement is a five foot <br /> setback from the property line. <br /> Chairperson Peterson stated therefore, the present consideration was to allow for a four-foot variance <br /> on each side. Ericson stated this was correct. <br /> Commissioner Hegland inquired regarding the spacing between the buildings. Ericson stated there <br /> is 71 feet between the two buildings. <br /> Chairperson Peterson inquired if this represented 37 feet on the side of one structure, and the 34 feet <br /> on the side of the other structure. Ericson stated this was correct. He explained the reason they <br /> could not provide the full ten feet between the structures is because this would leave no room for <br /> access to the garbage dumpster enclosure. <br /> • <br />