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<br />Mounds View Planning Commission February 2, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 7 <br /> <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke stated Planning Associate Ericson had provided the <br />Planning Commission with a supplemental memorandum pertaining to two items that staff would <br />like to bring the Commission’s attention. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke stated the Planning Commission had previously tabled <br />a request for variance at 8359 Red Oak Drive. He indicated the applicant, John Henning, was <br />requesting a variance pertaining to a driveway width, and since that time, the City Council has <br />adopted Ordinance 642, which amends the driveway width requirements. He advised that this <br />particular driveway now conforms with the new ordinance requirements, and upon notification in <br />this regard, Mr. Henning has withdrawn his application for a variance. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke advised that it would be appropriate for the Planning <br />Commission to make a motion to accept withdrawal of this application. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller inquired regarding the application fees. Community Development <br />Director Jopke stated the fees were non-refundable. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson pointed out there was considerable staff time involved in researching this <br />case. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Kaden/Miller. To Accept the Withdrawal of the Application for a <br />Variance Request to Allow for a 44-foot Wide Driveway for John Henning at Property Located <br />at 8359 Red Oak Drive, Planning Case No. 568-99 <br /> <br /> Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 The motion carried. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hegland requested clarification regarding the necessity of this action. <br />Community Development Director Jopke explained that this was to officially acknowledge the <br />withdrawal of this item. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke stated that the second item noted on the memorandum <br />was of an informational nature. He indicated the I-35W Corridor Coalition has discussed the <br />meeting of Planning Commissions for joint training sessions. He explained that these sessions <br />would pertain to a number of issues, including planning items, the various public hearing <br />procedures that are utilized by each community, and the endeavors of the I-35W Corridor <br />Coalition. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke indicated the first of these meetings has been <br />scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, and its location has not yet been determined, however, it <br />appears it will be held at the Mounds View Community Center, because of its centralized <br />location. He advised that staff would update the Commission, as more information becomes <br />available, adding that this would be a good opportunity for the Commissions to congregate and <br />learn from each other.