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Mounds View Planning Commission July 7, 2004 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />______________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Mourad indicated that he did not measure it but he only replaced the blacktop with concrete. <br /> <br />Planner Prososki indicated that by using aerial photography it appears that in April of 2003 the <br />driveway was 22 feet wide but there was a sidewalk alongside of it. She then said that the last <br />permit for a driveway at that address was for 22 feet wide. She further commented that she <br />measured the neighboring driveways and they are all from 20 to 24 feet wide. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked what happened to the sidewalk. <br /> <br />Planner Prososki said she could not say for certain but the driveway was 22 feet wide and it <br />appeared that there was a pathway from the street to the door. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zwirn commented that he understands time was taken to consult with architects <br />and some planning and expense went into the design but there is an obligation to obtain the <br />proper permits from City Hall and that was not done so the applicant has taken on the expense of <br />correcting the situation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller asked how much of the driveway would need to be removed. <br /> <br />Planner Prososki indicated that a 12-foot wide section would have to be removed from the street <br />to the property line. She then approximated a 10 to 15 foot long stretch would need to be <br />removed. <br /> <br />Mr. Mourad commented that his neighbors have the same size driveway. <br /> <br />Planner Prososki clarified that she measured the neighbor’s driveway and it complies with the <br />City’s Code. <br /> <br />Judy Conner of 2817 Woodale Drive addressed the Commission and indicated that they feel the <br />driveway improvement helps improve the value of the neighborhood and that it should be <br />allowed to remain. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Zwirn/Miller. To Approve Resolution 763-04, a Resolution Denying a <br />Variance for a Thirty-Six Foot Curb-Cut Width at 7090 Silver Lake Road. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller read the last “be it finally resolved” indicating the applicant could appeal <br />within ten (10) business days after the adoption of the resolution. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br />