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Mounds View Planning Commission September 2, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ gutters on the house as the water was running of the applicant’s roof and was flooding his property. He stated this property was an eyesore in the neighborhood and had a great deal of mold growing on the site, which was impacting his family’s well-being. Laura Miller, 5225 Irondale Road, recommended that the applicant consider placing gutters on his house to alleviate the water situation that was now taking place in her backyard and basement. She expressed a great deal of frustration with the poor condition of her neighbor’s home and believed the request should not be approved. Mark Matusovic, 5220 Skiba Drive, reported the applicant’s garage construction was a big jumbled mess and the construction took entirely way too long. He reported the garage still had no siding at this time. He believed the applicant had too many projects underway that were incomplete and another project should not be taken on. He recalled that this was the first summer in years that the applicant has mowed his lawn. Commissioner Elofson asked if one year would be enough time to complete the proposed project. Associate Heller believed a year should be plenty of time to complete the proposed project. Chair Stevenson questioned how the City would react if the project was not completed in a timely manner. Associate Heller stated that a fine would be first assessed against the property owner, and continued non-completion would lead to a court citation. Commissioner Schiltgen inquired what action the City was taking on the incomplete garage. Associate Heller reported that the contractor has now walked away from the project and the City was aware of the situation and monitoring it. Commissioner Schiltgen believed that the applicant’s property was in need of major improvement. Commissioner Klander asked if the applicant had any other code violations with the City. Associate Heller was uncertain and stated the site had no junk lying around at this time. Commissioner Klander questioned if the tar paper was sufficient covering for a building. Associate Heller understood that the site had been covered with tar paper since approximately late last fall. She commented that the City was trying to be reasonable and allow the homeowner enough time to complete the project since the contractor walked away. She indicated that the City was working with the homeowner to complete the project.