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Mounds View Planning Commission May 21, 2003 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda <br /> <br />None. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />5. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Variance Request Regarding Property <br />Located at 7375 Pleasant View Drive. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that this request was for a one-foot garage <br />setback at 7375 Pleasant View Drive. He then explained that this property is only 66 feet wide <br />making it unusual within the City. <br /> <br />Director Ericson explained that the applicant would like to remove the existing garage and <br />construct a new garage maintaining the same one-foot setback in order to preserve an adequate <br />site line to the backyard and preserve mature trees. <br /> <br />Director Ericson reviewed the criteria that were discussed in his Staff report with the <br />Commission and indicated that Staff feels that this case warrants the approval of a variance. <br /> <br />Director Ericson indicated that Resolution 727-03 would approve a variance for this property. <br />He then reviewed the stipulations attached to the approval. <br /> <br />Director Ericson indicated that the neighbors are not opposed to the project and he has received <br />no calls or correspondence on the matter. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked why the garage would be set back 50 feet. <br /> <br />Mr. Loder explained that the garage is set back 50 feet to allow room for an addition to the house <br />at a later point in time while still allowing access to the garage. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked whether the applicant was aware of the requirement to provide an <br />approved surface for the driveway and to remove the two existing buildings. <br /> <br />Mr. Loder indicated he was aware of the requirements and indicated he intended to blacktop the <br />driveway. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Zwirn/Hegland. To Approve Resolution 727-03, a Resolution Approving <br />a Variance for a one-foot garage setback at 7375 Pleasant View Drive. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br />______________________________________________________________________________