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Mounds View Planning Commission March 20, 2013 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Theresa People, 7900 Greenfield Avenue, reiterated that she was not made aware of the fact that <br />the second access would be negated upon the sale of the home. She stated she was not <br />requesting to change anything on the property, but just that both driveways be allowed to remain <br />as is. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Smith/Commissioner Rundle. To approve Resolution 975- <br />13, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance for a Second Driveway and Curb Cut; <br />Planning Case No. VR2013-001. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />6. Other Planning Activity <br /> <br />A. City Code Amendment for Cargo Containers <br /> <br />Planning Associate Heller presented the Commission with a Code Amendment for Accessory <br />Buildings addressing the use of shipping containers. She noted this amendment was discussed <br />with the City Council earlier this month. The Council supported the proposed amendment and <br />requested that only one container be allowed on a residential lot at a time. She then requested <br />the Commission review the proposed ordinance language and direct Staff how to proceed. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson questioned how the City would address temporary cargo containers that were <br />sided and roofed to resemble a shed. <br /> <br />Associate Heller stated this had been discussed with the City Council who felt that by putting a <br />roof and siding around the cargo container, it was now a cargo container inside of a shed, and the <br />City does not regulate what is inside sheds. <br /> <br />Commissioner Carvelli-Yu suggested this issue be further addressed and defined, as “prepping” <br />or remodeling cargo containers by adding roofs, windows or doors, was becoming more and <br />more popular. She did not want to see a large number of “eyesore” sheds creeping up throughout <br />the City. She did not feel cargo containers belonged in residential neighborhoods in any way. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked who would determine if the encased cargo containers had become sheds. <br /> <br />Associate Heller commented this would have to be determined by Staff. <br /> <br />Commissioner Smith recommended that the surrounding shed should match the principle <br />structure. <br />