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Mounds View Planning Commission August 17, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Scotch stated not much could be done until a plan is submitted. She asked if there are pictures from last year. Mr. Perrozzi stated if a plan is submitted within the next week how long would it take to approve. He added he has several pictures. Chair Stevenson stated Staff and Mr. Perrozzi need direction. Director Ericson stated rather than a setback number, if there is a consensus of hardship or if the Commission is leaning towards granting a variance, Staff could work with Mr. Perrozzi and present multiple resolutions at the next meeting. Commissioner Hegland stated if water is not dumped on the property there is no issue; however, if water is dumped then it is their responsibility to fix. Mr. Perrozzi replied wait until winter. Commissioner Hegland asked if the concrete trench was in place when the property flooded in spring because if not, a variance may not work. Mr. Perrozzi stated the trench was not in place. He added if the catch basin is torn out and a swell is put in like originally designed the stormwater would go into the pond. Commissioner Scotch asked if there is any trouble inside the building. She also asked if the building is currently vacant. Mr. Perrozzi stated there is no trouble inside the building but the water has come up over the sidewalk. He indicated the building is vacant at this time because they cannot rent it until the parking lot is done. Chair Stevenson asked what is the variance request. Director Ericson stated the applicant does not indicate; however, it would be between zero and 5 feet with the maximum being 5 feet. Commissioner Hegland stated on the west side, since the property owners are relatives, 5 feet of their property could be purchased to meet the requirements. Mr. Perrozzi replied this seems drastic. He added a zero lot line was already there and the property was grandfathered. He questioned if someone ruins it is it not considered hardship. Commissioner Hegland stated he believes grandfathered in means if no improvements. Director Ericson stated he is not sure if the case is moving forward. Chair Stevenson stated he does not see how the Commission can direct Staff to produce a resolution; there is not enough information. Director Ericson requested the Commission wait until the results of the meeting tomorrow and Staff will bring back something to the next meeting. Mr. Perrozzi asked if the blacktop is put back to the way it was would that be fine. Commissioner Scotch stated if it is put back to the way it was the Commission has no say on it. Commissioner Zwirn stated it sounds like they were coerced into agreeing with terms that ultimately did not pan out. He added additional information is needed.