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Mounds View Planning Commission August 3 , 1994 111 Regular Meeting Page 4 The applicant, Bruce Bogie, was present. 8 . Consideration of Resolution Planner Harrington reviewed the variance No. 398-94 request by Mr. Bogie. He explained that Regarding the applicant is requesting a variance Variance to construct an attached garage with a Request of setback of 2 feet from the property line Bruce Bogie, when 5 ' is required by Code. Mr. 2572 Ardan Harrington explained that the lot was Avenue Planning subdivided after the construction of the Case No. 390-94 house which now sets on the lot in an unique position. The applicant indicated that he__has discussed his situation with the affected neighbor who indicated that he had no objections . Commissioner Stevenson informed the Commission that he made a site inspection of the property and also spoke with the neighbor in question who indicated that he is opposed to the 2 ' setback request. Mr. Stevenson also demonstrated that if the garage was constructed, the Lilac bushes now existing on the west side of the garage would need to be cut in order to walk on that side. The driveway code was mentioned by the Planning Commission which requires that written permission be obtained by an adjaccnt property owner for construction of a (temporary) driveway closer than 5 feet to the property line but not less than one foot. It was also noted that a concrete driveway could be not closer than 5 feet to the property line. The Commission briefly discussed alternative locations for the garage on the lot. (It was also noted that the property was subdivided prior to adoption of the setback ordinance. ) The applicant informed the Commission that it would not be practical to have the 411 garage on the other side of the house.