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Mounds View Planning Commission July 7, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 2 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 5. Planning Cases A. Action on Resolution 927-10, Denying a Variance for Reduced Lot Width in a Wetland District at Longview Estates; Planning Case VR2010-002 Planning Associate Heller stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 16, 2010, to consider a variance request by Eichi, Inc., represented by Paul Harstad, to allow reduced lot widths in a wetland district as part of a future subdivision of a 7.14 acre parcel known as Longview Estates. The Planning Commission voted to deny Mr. Harstad's variance request and directed staff to prepare a resolution of denial. This resolution is before the Planning Commission tonight for action. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Meehlhause. Resolution 927-10 Denying a Variance for Reduced Lot Widths within a Wetland District for the Longview Estates Property; Planning Case VR2010-002 Ayes — 7 Nays — 0 Motion carried. B. CU2010-003 and VR2010-003; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Garage and Variance for Reduced Side Yard Setback for a Garage. Applicant: Richard Wyatt at 7515 Knollwood Drive Planning Associate Heller stated the applicant, Richard Wyatt, is requesting a conditional use permit and variance to construct an oversized garage with a reduced side yard setback on his property at 7515 Knollwood Drive, The applicant wants to demolish the current attached garage and construct a larger attached garage. The current garage is a single car size and the applicant wants to build a double car garage with a workshop. The proposed garage size is in excess of the city code and therefore he is requesting a conditional use permit. In addition, with the larger garage he will not meet the 5 foot side yard setback and is requesting a variance to allow a two foot side yard setback. Planning Associate Heller indicated with the conditional use permit, the new garage should not depreciate the neighborhood, and is in the confines of the comprehensive plan. The proposed garage would not be out of character in this area since the new garage will keep the same front setback and appear as a typical two -car garage from the street. The garage would be extra deep so the large size would not be noticeable from the front. The applicant will be removing a shed from behind the garage with the construction of the new garage.