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I Councilmember Sparks clarified with Momson that there were banner violations with Harvey's <br /> on Stinson Boulevard, which is to be discussed this evening. She requested that there be no <br /> 46 banner or sign violations at the time that renewals are due. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 Morrison stated that Councilmember Sparks' request was appropriate. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS. <br /> 8 None. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 VI. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF. <br /> 11 1. Planninp,Commission Meeting-February 19, 2002. <br /> 12 A. Ray Whitehill; side yard variance request for 3601 Roosevelt Street(Resolution <br /> 13 02-028). <br /> 14 Planning Commissioner Thomas came forward to address the Council regarding <br /> 15 the side yard variance request. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Commissioner Thomas indicated that the home has several code violations since <br /> 18 it was built in the late 1940's. He continued that the foundation was not covered <br /> 19 with the proper materials, and is beginning to deteriorate. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 Commissioner Thomas continued that the lot is sub-standard, and city code <br /> 22 would only allow a new home to be 15 feet wide, which is not aesthetically <br /> 23 pleasing. <br /> 24 <br /> It Commissioner Thomas reviewed the findings that were comprised by Planning <br /> Commissioner Chair Melsha which recommend, unanimously, approval of the <br /> 27 side yard variance request. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Horst, to approve <br /> 30 Resolution 02-028, re: side yard variance for 3601 Roosevelt Street. <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Mayor Hodson suggested that the Planning Commission should consider lot <br /> 35 coverage regarding some of the older housing stock in the City of St. Anthony. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 Mayor Hodson added that residents would probably begin to desire upgrades to <br /> 38 their homes as the Northwest Quadrant Project proceeds. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Commissioner Thomas stated that Commissioner Stille had attended the City <br /> 41 Council goal setting meeting, and learned that the Council was looking for <br /> 42 reasons as to why the Planning Commission should discuss a point-of-sale <br /> 43 housing ordinance. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 Commissioner Thomas stated that he and Commissioner Hanson have been <br /> 46 examining ways for the last year and a half to comprise a housing ordinance that <br /> was acceptable to the Council, as well as to residents. He continued that their <br /> main objective with the point-of-sale housing ordinance was to upgrade the older <br />