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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • July 16, 1996 Page 5 1 Motion by Gondorchin, seconded by Delmonico,to recommend denial of the re-zoning request for 2 Howard and Dorene Krueger as presented, based on the exemption of spot zoning and setting a 3 precedent. 4 Vice Chair Thompson stated that spot zoning sets a precedent. 5 Motion carried unanimously. 6 The Vice Chair invited Mr. Krueger to attend the Council meeting on July 23, 1996, where a final 7 decision will be made. 8 9 VII. MISCELLANEOUS. 10 A. Concept Review of Proposed Attached Garage Addition- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hedberg 2509 11 30th Avenue N.E. 12 Mr. Robert Schmidt, 6001 4th Street N.E., Fridley, stated he is representing Mr. and Mr. Hedberg 13 during this garage addition process. Mr. Schmidt gave on overview of the garage addition plans for 14 the Planning Commission. He stated the side yard setback for the garage addition has been reduced 15 from 15 feet to 10 feet. He stated the west side would be five feet from the lot line, with plenty of 16 setback on the east side but full cement driveway to four to five feet from the lot line. Mr. Schmidt stated the garage will be a 20-foot wide two-car garage with a 16-foot door in front and nine-foot 41 door in the back. He stated the Hedberg's' granddaughter is moving in and additional garage space 19 is needed for one car and a trailer, with a small workshop area as well. He stated the exterior will 20 be stucco, consistent with the home, with the same roof line. Mr. Schmidt stated he will be doing 21 the construction with the Hedberg's' son. He stated a certificate of survey has been completed, and 22 offered photographs of the current home for the Commission's review. 23 . Commissioner Franzese inquired if a formal survey had been done. Mr. Schmidt stated one was 24 completed three weeks ago. _ 25 Commissioner Horst stated there currently is a five-foot setback on the existing home and inquired 26 if a variance had been done at some point. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the home existing before the 27 zoning district was established and would have to research that question. 28 Commissioner Horst inquired if the variance cannot be grandfathered in. Mr. Schmidt stated it 29 cannot as the proposed garage will be attached to the existing home. 30 Commissioner Horst inquired if the existing detached garage will remain. Mr. Schmidt stated the 31 Hedberg's intend to keep the existing garage. 32 Commissioner Horst inquired if the applicants have met the three criteria for a variance. Mr. 40 Schmidt stated they have met the criteria, and will outline the reasons in the application.