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Mounds View Planning Commission April 5, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson pointed out that in addition to the seven new trees on the southern edge of <br />the property, two new trees were proposed on the western side. He stated there would be nine <br />trees in the southwest corner of the property, and this appeared to be a reasonable quantity of <br />screening. He stated although the Commission could not act with regard to the drainage issues, <br />it appears that the ponding is correctly sited, and of the proper size. Planning Associate Ericson <br />added that information staff has received from the City Engineers indicates that the drainage plan <br />will be adequate. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller inquired if the revised landscape plan specifies the location of the lighting <br />on the site. Planning Associate Ericson stated that on the site plan that was provided to the <br />Commission at the previous meeting, it was specified where the parking lot and sidewalk light <br />standards were located. He added that staff has received the photometric analysis which was <br />also available for review. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson stated the Planning Commission’s action at this time was to review all of <br />the information staff has presented, and if there are any concerns, to bring those forward. He <br />advised that if there were no concerns at this point, the Commission would direct staff to proceed <br />with the preparation of Resolution 611-00. <br /> <br />The Commission had no further questions or comments. <br /> <br /> <br />6. Planning Case VR00-001 <br /> <br />Property Involved: 2741 Hodges Lane. <br />Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 612-00, a Resolution Approving a Reduced Corner <br />Lot Front Setback to Allow for a Garage Expansion. <br />Applicant: Cathy Magoris. <br /> <br />The applicant was present. <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson gave the staff report as follows: <br /> <br />The applicant, Cathy Magoris, is requesting a variance for a reduced front yard setback on her <br />property located at 2741 Hodges Lane. The required setback on this corner lot is 30 feet, and the <br />applicant is seeking a variance to reduce the setback to 18 feet to allow for the expansion of an <br />existing attached two-car garage. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated this issue was previously before the Planning Commission at <br />their March 15 meeting, at which time there was significant discussion regarding the presence of <br />a hardship, and whether or not all the criteria were met. He stated there was discussion <br />pertaining to the fact that the lot is irregularly shaped, with the back end of the property being