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Mounds View Planning Commission August 4, 2004 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda <br /> <br />William Werner of 2765 Sherwood Road addressed the Commission and asked why citizen <br />requests and comments are at the beginning of the meeting. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson indicated that is to allow residents to discuss zoning or planning matters that are <br />not on the agenda and to adjust the agenda, if necessary. <br /> <br />Mr. Werner indicated he was wondering why Mr. Ericson is taking on the task of dealing with <br />public statements made by planning commissioners. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that as the liaison to the Planning <br />Commission it was his duty to bring this information to the Commission to address what has <br />been, in the past, commonly accepted practices and procedures and get feedback to determine if <br />there is consensus to address this in the by-laws. He then said that he is not sure who would be <br />more appropriate because this is part of his job as liaison to the Commission. <br /> <br />Mr. Werner asked if Council or the Mayor directed Mr. Ericson to do this. <br /> <br />Director Ericson responded that he received no council direction regarding the memo associated <br />with Item 7 on the agenda. <br /> <br />Mr. Werner indicated he is on the Charter Commission and this kind of thing is something he <br />would consider within the Charter Commission domain of discussion as to how to run meetings <br />and any restrictions placed on it. <br /> <br />Mr. Werner asked if the Commission was planning to change the by-laws. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson indicated it is on the agenda for discussion this evening. <br /> <br />Mr. Werner asked if the Chair considered it improper to discuss the matter now. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson recommended adding comments when this is heard on the agenda. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />5. Consider an Amendment to the Zoning Code Regarding Driveway Setback <br />Requirements <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated this matter was before the Commission on <br />July 21 for discussion as Council feels that the one-foot setback that private property owners <br />may grant or deny to their neighbors may give someone more rights than they should be <br />provided and may take away rights from a property owner if the neighbor says no. <br />