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Mounds View Planning Commission June 15, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ the Commission can approve the variance as requested, deny the requested variance, or table the request. Chair Stevenson noted a home on Spring Lake Road would not be within 350 feet of this property. Community Development Director Ericson agreed, indicating it shows that people do read the notices published in the newspaper and consider the issues going on in their community. Chair Stevenson asked if there was any attempt made to speak with the neighbors besides the sending of notices. Community Development Director Ericson stated he is not aware of any other attempts. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Commissioner Miller asked if the fence would be similar to what currently exists. Shawn Young, 5290 Pinewood Drive, stated currently the fence has lattice on the top two feet. He indicated the fence will be made of solid cedar from top to bottom. He stated he could consider a different style if necessary. He noted there would be space between the boards rather than a solid fence, and he chose the design because he thought he could construct it himself and it would look nice from the road. Commissioner Miller asked if posts could be located on the road side of the fence. Community Development Director Ericson indicated posts could be visible from the road, but if there is a good side to the fence, it has to be facing out and visible from the street side. He indicated an exception could be if you use staggered boards, where some are on each side of the main post frame. He stated he has seen the fence proposed by the applicants and believes the design will look good from the street. Commissioner Zwirn asked if the fence would be placed in the same location as the current fence. Mr. Young indicated they will be tying it back to the house, which requires a new 30-foot section; however, the 50-foot section replaces the fence currently erected. He stated the 120-foot section mentioned on their application currently exists. Commissioner Zwirn asked if the applicants would be constructing the fence themselves, and if they had a timeframe in mind. Mr. Young stated they would do the construction and hoped to complete it as soon as possible. Chair Stevenson asked if there was a limit on how long a Mounds View permit was valid. Community Development Director Ericson stated generally permits are good for 180 days; however, they do grant an extension if work is ongoing. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.