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Mounds View Planning Commission August 19, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. PUBLIC HEARING; Resolution 1121-20, Variance to Reduce Setbacks for a Driveway at 2448 Clearview Avenue Community Development Director Sevald stated the applicant Carl Stroeing, is requesting a Variance to decrease the side yard setback from 5’ to 0’ to widen the driveway The existing driveway is 10’ wide (asphalt), and 8’ wide (unpermitted gravel addition). The Applicant’s written request is for a 1’ setback. After finding the property pin, the applicant has changed the request to a 0’ setback. Staff commented further on the Variance, the history of when and why the setback requirement was changed from 5’ to 1’, and back to 5’, and recommended the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and approve the Variance request. Carl Stroeing, 2448 Clearview Avenue, explained he was hoping to make his driveway doublewide. He reported this driveway should have been replaced when he purchased his home in 1991, however this was not done. He commented he did not want to lose the tree in his yard if at all possible. Chair Stevenson stated the one foot setback was put in place for legal reasons. Mr. Stroeing stated he understood this concern. He explained his neighbors were constructing a garage and recently had their property surveyed. He indicated he could change the setback to 6 inches if he had to. Chair Stevenson supported the setback being set at one foot versus zero feet. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Heather Sadkuhler, 2440 Clearview Avenue, explained she spoke to staff this afternoon and she did not have any further comments regarding the request. Commissioner Monn stated looking at the aerial photo it appears Mr. Stroeing was already parking on the setback. She questioned what would happen to the apron. Community Development Director Sevald explained the applicant would be responsible for changing the apron, otherwise it would remain as is. Mr. Stroeing stated he would be interested in widening the curb cut and apron. Chair Stevenson indicated this would mean the apron wings would be going onto the neighbor’s property. Community Development Director Sevald reported this was the case. Commissioner Monn questioned what alterations would be made to the garage. Mr. Stroeing explained he was not altering his garage but rather his neighbors were building onto their garage.