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Mounds View Planning Commission September 6, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> While the gazebo would not impair a supply of light or increase congestion, there is a <br />possibility that in its proposed location, it could increase the danger of fire or endanger <br />the public safety due to the minimal two-foot separation from the neighboring garage. <br /> <br />In accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the Mounds View Municipal Code, because it <br />appears that all of the identified criteria have not been met, Staff recommends denial of this <br />variance request. Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve Resolution 632- <br />00, a resolution denying the variance request of Jim and Judy Trapp to construct a gazebo one <br />foot from the north property line of 8018 Sunnyside Road. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. <br /> <br />Jim Trapp of 8018 Sunnyside Road stated that he was told by Building Official Connie Forsythe <br />that since his neighbors got a variance to build their garage one foot from the property line, that <br />should not negatively affect his request for a variance. He also indicated that this is the first that <br />he has heard that his gazebo would be only two feet from the garage and he agrees that this <br />might be too close. <br /> <br />Mr. Trapp said that he has lived in the neighborhood for 26 years, has good relationships with <br />his neighbors, and doesn’t want to hurt those relationships. He explained that he wants the <br />gazebo because he is semi-retired, spends a lot of time out by his pool, and would like to be in a <br />screened in environment because he is highly allergic to bees. He indicated that it would not be <br />the “end of the world” if the variance was denied. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson added that he was on the Planning Commission when the variance request <br />for his neighbor’s garage was granted and that situation was unique because the trees on the lot <br />were such that many of them would have had to be removed to build the garage if the variance <br />was not granted. <br /> <br />Gary Andrew of 8045 Sunnyside Road stated that he is a building contractor and inquired as to <br />whether there was a limit to the number of buildings allowed in a back yard. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson explained that the number of allowed accessory buildings is three. <br /> <br />Mr. Andrew stated that he had to get a permit to build his shed and indicated that Mr. Trapp had <br />built a shed without a permit, right on the property line, until one of the neighbors became upset <br />and he had to move it. He indicated that from his house, he would be looking right at the gazebo <br />and there is not enough space between the gazebo and the garage so he feels that it is an unsafe <br />situation. <br /> <br />Mr. Andrew said he understands why Mr. Trapp would like a gazebo and he is just wondering <br />how many structures in Mr. Trapp’s back yard are enough. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m. <br />