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Mounds View City Council March 12,2012 Regular Meeting Page 8 • Council Member Mueller stated the City of Minnetonka approved a garage variance for a resident several years ago, which was challenged by a neighboring property. The City of Minnetonka then found itself in a very messy and expensive lawsuit because the variance code was not followed properly. For this reason, the City of Mounds View had to strictly follow the variance parameters. She did not see that the case before the Council this evening met the City's variance codes. She was in favor of the solution proposed by Council Member Hull as a compromise. Council Member Stigney asked if the Council were to proceed with the compromise if the garage would be brought into the original parameters and not require a variance. Planning Associate Heller stated this would bring the garage into compliance. Mayor Flaherty stated bringing the garage into compliance with the 2007 City Code requirements was the goal. City Administrator Ericson questioned how the garage height would be reduced by two feet. Mr. Downing stated he had a friend, Wayne Larson, owner of Larson Engineering, would assist him to reduce the truss height by two feet. City Administrator Ericson suggested action on the item be tabled until after Mr. Larson can review the roof and provide engineering comments. Mr. Downing was confident this work could • be completed. Mrs. Downing thanked the Council for their time this evening and for hearing out the variance request. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7903, Upholding the Planning Commission's Denial of the Variance for an Accessory Building to Exceed the 18 Foot Allowed Height Limit at 8027 Woodlawn Drive with the understanding Mr. Downing would be working with an engineer to bring the garage into compliance with the original height from the 2007 plans. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. B. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing, Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 869, an Amendment to Zoning Code Chapter 1121 about Accessing Detached Parking Areas. Planning Associate Heller stated that one of the most common permits through the City was for driveways and expansion of driveways. She indicated the City allowed for up to 300 square feet of a gravel parking area. Access to these detached parking areas on a frequent basis has become a concern. Staff has drafted a City Code Amendment to address these concerns about accessing detached parking areas. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:51 p.m. •