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Mounds View Planning Commission February 19, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Peg Meyer from the Cable Committee addressed the Commission and explained that the Cable Committee would like to produce a show on recent remodels and residential redevelopment in an attempt to encourage other Mounds View residents to remodel and improve their homes rather than move out of the City. She then asked Commissioners to contact her if they knew of any residents who would be interested in sharing their remodeling story. Commissioner Johnson asked Ms. Meyer to consider producing a show on the recent and upcoming commercial development within the City as well. __________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Case VR03-001 Community Development Director Ericson briefly updated the Commission on the variance request indicating that, at the last meeting, the Commission had agreed that the hardship requirements could not be met and had directed Staff to provide a Resolution denying the variance. He then clarified that, if the applicant were to submit a plan to expand the parking, the project could proceed as it is permitted by the City’s Zoning Code. Director Ericson told the Commission and residents in attendance that Staff is reviewing old documentation to determine whether representations were made as to the greenspace or landscaping of the property at the time it was constructed. Lou Bedberry asked if the property owner would be allowed to create a parking lot in front of the building. Director Ericson indicated that it would be allowed provided there was no requirement for greenspace or landscaping when the building was constructed. MOTION/SECOND: Zwirn/Johnson. To Approve Resolution 719-03, a Resolution Denying a Variance to Allow a Reduction in the Number of Parking Spaces Required for a Six-Unit Multiple Dwelling Rental Property. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Director Ericson indicated that the request to expand the building at this point has been stopped unless the property owner comes forward with a plan to expand the parking lot and add the garage spaces required by the City’s Code. Lou Bedbury said she did not think it was fair that they could park in front of the building when she cannot park her car in front of her house. Director Ericson indicated that Staff would research the matter and make sure that any conditions that were placed on the development are adhered to.