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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2003 Page 3 Chair Melsha clarified the proposed jog and asked, from an architectural standpoint, what would 2 be sufficient so as to not create a break in the stucco. Mr. Stepan explained that anything from 3 8-inches to a foot would be sufficient noting that the plan shows for an 8-inch jog. He noted that 4 he could go as low as 6-inches. 5 6 Commissioner Hanson asked if the red maple tree in their backyard would have to come down. 7 Mr. Stepan confirmed that the tree would stay adding that the gas line would have to be moved. 8 He clarified that he would discuss this issue with Minnegasco to determine how the gas line 9 could be moved. 10 11 Commissioner Stromgren asked if this would create issues with the location of the air 12 conditioner. Mr. Stepan clarified that the addition would not affect the air conditioner. 13 14 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. 15 16 Commissioner Stromgren asked if the application should state the distance from the lot line 17 versus the distance from the curb. He reviewed stating that the existing house is 19-feet from the 18 lot line noting that this is where the setback comes in. Chair Melsha clarified that as long as they 19 are clear in what they are measuring that it should not be an issue. Ms. Hall stated that many 20 people are not familiar with where the lot line is located and assured the Commission that several 21 Staff members reviewed the proposal. 9 Commissioner Tillman acknowledged Mr. Stepan's concerns with respect to matching the 24 current stucco and agreed that the jog would make sense. Vice Chair Stille agreed stating that he 25 reviewed stucco homes in the area that do not have the jog noting that you could see the line in 26 the stucco where the addition meets with the current home. He stated that six inches for the jog 27 is very reasonable. 28 29 Commissioner Stromgren suggested allowing 1 foot to ensure proper blocking of house. Vice 30 Chair Stille agreed. 31 32 Motion by Commissioner Tillman, seconded by Commissioner Stromgren, to recommend 33 approval of the request by Dave Stepan, 2813 36`h Avenue NE, for a side yard variance of 11 feet 34 based on the rationale that hardship is street placed after house is built and existing house is 35 already in setback and house would be put to better use with the extra space. 36 37 Motion carried unanimously. 38 39 IX. CONCEPT PLAN REVIEWS. 40 9.1 Concept Design Review of Stonehouse Redevelopment Plan. 41 Susan Hall indicated that the City has entered into a predevelopment agreement with Amcon 42 Construction to redevelop the corner of Kenzie Terrace and Highway 88, also known as the Stonehouse corner. Amcon has submitted preliminary site and building plans for review. She 46 noted that Stacie Kvilvang is here representing Amcon representatives for Planning 45 Commissioners to comment and ask questions of the preliminary site and building plans. Amcon