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Mounds View Planning Commission September 7, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br /> Ayes –5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda <br /> <br />None. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />5. Planning Case VR2005-010. Consideration of a Variance Request for Reduced <br />Parking Lot and Driveway Setback at the PAK Building. <br /> <br />This item was considered later in the agenda. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />6. Planning Case MI2005-005. Consideration of a Minor Subdivision Request – One <br />Lot into Two. <br /> <br />This item was considered later in the agenda. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />7. Planning Case VR2005-012. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Variance <br />Request to Replace a Six-Foot Tall Fence in a Front Yard Area. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicants, <br />Donald and Christine Gullickson, 7685 Groveland Road, are requesting a variance to replace an <br />existing non-conforming fence in the front yard of their property. The existing privacy fence has <br />deteriorated beyond repair. <br /> <br />Director Ericson stated for approval of the request there needs to be a demonstrated hardship or <br />practical difficulty associated with the property. The property is on a busy roadway and sits six <br />feet below the improved grade of County Road I. The applicant seeks only to replace what is <br />present. <br /> <br />Director Ericson noted the Planning Commission has not received any letters from neighbors <br />opposing the requested variance. He recommended the Planning Commission approve the <br />variance as requested. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson stated normally there would be additional questions with regard to putting a <br />fence in a front yard but due to the elevation issue this request is unique. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked if there is any area that is currently not a six-foot fence, and if so, it <br />should be addressed at this time. Director Ericson stated yes, where the picket fence is; however,