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Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mr. Meinert inquired what would be involved if the variance were approved within one-foot of the property line and it was determined that the structure was in close proximity to the eastern property line, in terms of the required distance between a garage and a house. Commissioner Stevenson indicated the Fire Code would come into play at that point. Mr. Meinert stated the reason he was approaching the project in this manner was in order to obtain the required distance between the house and the garage. He indicated the existing garage is 18 feet wide, 22 feet deep, and 10.2 feet from the house. He explained that the structure is fifty years old, and quite dilapidated. He indicated that if the new garage were constructed to the property line, he would be able to maintain the 6-foot separation distance between the structures. Commissioner Hegland inquired regarding the size of the new garage. Mr. Meinert stated it would be 24 feet by 24 feet. Commissioner Hegland pointed out that the staff report indicates a 32-foot separation between the estimated property line and the house. Mr. Meinert stated he believed this to be a fairly accurate measurement. Commissioner Hegland stated the property line was not square, and inquired regarding the minimum setback from the property line along the 24-foot length of the proposed garage. Mr. Meinert indicated the proposed structure would appear to be parallel to the property line, however, a survey would be required to determine this accurately. Commissioner Hegland inquired regarding the length of the overhang on the proposed structure. Mr. Meinert stated there would be a one-foot overhang. Commissioner Hegland pointed out with a 32-foot separation between the house and the property line, the proposed garage could almost be constructed at 3 feet, and come close to the required setback. Mr. Meinert indicated this would leave approximately 5 feet of separation, and he had simply developed his plan mindful of the six-foot minimum separation requirement between structures. Commissioner Hegland inquired if the six-foot separation was measured from the foundation or the soffit of the structure. Planning Associate Ericson stated the foundation. Chairperson Peterson stated the Fire Code requirements must be met, however, he did not believe this generally involved great difficulty or expense. He pointed out that there have been many cases in which structures have been closer than the minimum setback requirement, with only one extra step, such as sheetrocking the interior of the building, or adjustments that are relatively easy to incorporate into the plans.