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Ar <br /> -2- <br /> Commissioner Bjorklund indicated he would approve an even higher side • <br /> yard fence. He disagrees, however, with higher than a 6 foot fence <br /> acorss the front. Because of concerns for fire access regarding the <br /> rafters , Commissioner Bjorklund sees potential for setting a bad <br /> precedent for gazebos , trellises , sheds , etc . , causing the City to <br /> lose control of such fixtures in the future. If the rafters were <br /> four feet on center, he would not object, but 16 inches on center <br /> is questionable. <br /> Mr. Hiebel thanked the Commission and will formally apply for a <br /> variance to be considered at the May 15th meeting. <br /> Howard Krueger appeared before the Commission for a concept review <br /> concerning property at 3631 Harding Street N.E.' for rezoning to <br /> R-2 (duplex) . <br /> Mr. Krueger proposed a duplex with a walkout at the rear designed to <br /> look like a single family dwelling from the street. <br /> The Commission liked the plan very much and found that it is adjacent <br /> to R-2 zoning, but that the City' s Comprehensive Plan shows the pro- <br /> perty as single family. <br /> The Commission' s reactions were: <br /> Commissioner Bjorklund would like the request tied to Mr. Krueger ' s <br /> plan. If it is acceptable to the neighbors, he would approve it. • <br /> Commissioner Franzese believes the plan would be a real addition to <br /> the neighborhood, but will weigh neighborhood opposition in her <br /> decision. <br /> Commissioner Wagner feels that it is an excellent plan and would favor <br /> a rezoning . <br /> Commissioner Hansen feels it is a good proposal mainly because it <br /> looks like a single family home and also because the garages would <br /> be on the side adjacent to the neighboring duplex rather than the <br /> single family residences side. <br /> Commissioner Jones would also like the plan tied to something and <br /> suggested that it be tied to the required variances ., The other <br /> Commissioners agreed with this . <br /> Commissioner Zawislak agreed with Commissioner Jones but would listen <br /> to "the neighbors. He also suggested that Mr. Krueger contact them. <br /> The Commission discussed the Craig Morris sign and suggested that the <br /> City Manager meet with Mr. Morris to try to negotiate a more aesthetically <br /> pleasing sign as an alternative to removal of the sign by action of <br /> the Commission and City Council'. <br /> • <br />