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Mounds View Planning Commission October 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Henly, supports RRC performing plumbing plan reviews. Staff recommended the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and direct the City Council to approve the Ordinance as presented. Andy Schrader, Rum River Consultants, explained he worked in 30 different municipalities throughout the State in varying capacities doing plan review and building inspection services. He noted he was a designated building official in 16 jurisdictions. He commented further on how there was a growing need for commercial plumbing plan review. He discussed how his staff has gone through the necessary testing to be provide supplemental services. Commissioner Farmer asked if this would have any impact on the fees being charged to developers. Mr. Schrader stated there would be no change in the fees, as the fees charged by RRC would mimic the State. Commissioner Nelson questioned if the City had to put this service out for an RFP. Assistant City Administrator Beeman explained an RFP was not necessary for professional services. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Monson. To approve Resolution 1163-23, a Resolution Recommending Approval of Ordinance 1010, Amending Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 150 Building Regulations; Construction of the Mounds View City Code. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 1164-23, Approving an Administrative Variance for 8421 Spring Lake Road Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated Bruce and Joy Eklund want to modify their driveway on the northern side of their site at 8421 Spring Lake Road. They are applying for a side setback variance to accomplish this modification. The Eklund’s own the single-family home at 8421 Spring Lake Road. The house has an asphalt driveway installed at least 50 years ago, and the Eklund’s want to replace the driveway with a new one. The existing driveway does not have enough room for the Eklund’s to turn around their vehicle. This becomes more important since two family members use a wheelchair and a cane to get from the car to the house. Part of the proposed new driveway extends beyond the existing pavement to within 1 foot of the property line, less than the required setback, so a variance is being requested. Bruce Eklund, 8421 Spring Lake Road, explained he has lived in his home since 1975. He noted his home was constructed in 1972 and he would like to replace the tar on his driveway. He indicated the existing driveway runs right up to the property line. He commented he would like to install a new driveway that has a turn around on his property for safety purposes. He described how the proposed driveway would be six inches from the property line. He further reviewed the proposed design for the driveway and stated he was hoping to gain City approval so the driveway could be installed before it snows.