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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • May 20, 1997 Page 4 1 property, 3609 Edward Street, was constructed in 1964; the construction date of the property 2 north of the subject property was 1945. 3 When Mr. and Mrs. Ingdal met with Staff, there was some concern that this lot had been 4 illegally subdivided from one of the adjacent properties. The City Zoning Code does not 5 allow for the subdivision of property that creates a lot that is smaller than the minimum lot 6 size required, (Section 1650.01). But upon examining the tax records and speaking to the 7 Ingdals, City Staff determined that the platting of these lots had occurred prior to August 18, 8 1976 and the subject lot was not and had not been owned by the owners of the adjacent lots. 9 Mr. John Ingdal, applicant, noted he and his wife planned to build on this lot one to two years 10 in the future. His wife grew up in St. Anthony and they would like to raise their children in 11 the area. He stated they did not yet have construction plans but felt a house could be built on 12 the lot according to City Code. The lot was deep and he did not foresee a problem with 13 setback requirements. 14 Chair Bergstrom confirmed that Mr. Ingdal was aware of the side yard setback requirements. 15 Mr. Ingdal stated he was aware that the side yard setback requirement was a total of 15 feet. 16 Chair Bergstrom noted that generally the Planning Commission is receptive to requests to 17 build a structure which remains within the required setback and lot coverage requirements on 18 a lot that would be substandard if platted to accommodate the current standards. - 19 Ms. Moore-Sykes advised Mr. Ingdal that he would need to submit a site plan of the lot and a 20 footprint of the house for review at the Public Hearing next month. 21 Commissioner Franzese noted this request appeared to be premature as the Ingdals were not 22 planning to build for one to two years and the variance, if granted, would expire before that 23 time. 24 Mr. Ingdal stated they would only purchase the lot if the variance were granted and they were 25 assured that they would be allowed to build on the lot. 26 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted an extension may be available but she would review the City's 27 zoning code. The Ingdals may need to come before the City Council to request an extension. 28 2. Exhaust Pros -- Conditional Use Permit and Front Yard Variance Requests and 29 Construction Proposal. 30 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Mr. Phil Rosar, owner of Exhaust Pros at 4000 Silver Lake Road, is planning to expand his business at the current site to include a car wash and extra bays for auto muffler repair and oil change. A diagram of the site plan was displayed on the 33 overhead.