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Mounds View Planning Commission January 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 3 side-yard setback. He advised that if a variance is granted, staff recommends it be no less than 10 feet, which is the typical side-yard setback for properties not affected by an unimproved right- of-way. Planning Associate Ericson stated the site plan provided to the Commission indicates the approximate width of the proposed house, and this could be shifted slightly to allow for a 10-foot setback. He explained that although staff has not supplied the Commission with a resolution for this request, a resolution has been drafted which indicates a 10-foot setback, and he could recite this document, if the Commission were to consider granting the variance at this time. He indicated that staff has notified all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. Pam DeGross, 8133 Woodlawn Drive, stated their land backs up to Faber Street. She indicated that she had spoken to staff after the subject property had been sold, and learned that the City has been discussing the different development possibilities of the “big woods”. She indicated they have determined some possible solutions for what is occurring in this area. Mrs. DeGross stated they own approximately 2 acres of land, and are considering building four houses on this property. She stated a portion of their land abuts Faber Street; therefore, they could also utilize it as a right-of-way. She indicated they are interviewing several developers to determine their interest in developing that land. She requested the Commission consider this, adding that if the City begins to grant variances, they will require variances as well. Dan DeGross, 8133 Woodlawn Drive inquired regarding which lots the applicant owns. Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicant owns Lots 2 and 3. Mr. DeGross stated they plan to develop their property as well, and will also require an exit. He stated the applicant proposes to construct a driveway adjacent to unimproved Laport Drive, however, the City has denied other attempts to develop this area for at least 25 years. He requested the Commission consider this, in conjunction with the existing development in the area where Woodlawn Drive goes through to Arden Street, and attempt to tie all of these developments together. Mrs. DeGross indicated that if the applicant is permitted to construct a driveway where an actual City road should be, they will have to request right-of-way from the applicant’s driveway to access the back of their property in order to build. She commented that this road should be developed into a full-sized City street with fire hydrants and other amenities. Commissioner Miller inquired why the previous requests to build in this area were denied. Mr. DeGross explained that in the past, the wetlands were in closer proximity to the property, and they have been receding, however, they could also come back. He presented the Commission with an alternate development proposal he had drafted.