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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 16, 2005 Page 13 1 2 Chair Stromgren questioned whether a variance is the appropriate vehicle to make this kind of 3 change. 4 5 Commissioner Jensen agreed stating that he does not think that a variance is the appropriate 6 procedure to use. He acknowledged and agreed with Fire Chief Malenick's concern with respect 7 to enforcement stating that he is not 100-percent sure that they are going to be able to find a way 8 to resolve this issue, He stated that a Conditional Use Permit would be a more appropriate 9 vehicle with some form of a text change. 10 11 Commissioner Hoska suggested working with the Fire Chief and the Fire Marshal noting that 12 from a safety standpoint, they could have some ideas to suggest. He stated that it would be very 13 frightening to have to fight a fire that way and he believes that working with the Fire Chief and 14 Fire Marshall would help to ensure that all safety issues are addressed appropriately. 15 16 Ms. Moore-Sykes reminded the Planning Commission that the Fire Chief does not have the 17 authority to make this decision or work with the developer. She stated that a text change with a 18 conditional use permit process would be a long session noting that she could see what the City 19 Council says and update the Commission. 20 21 Chair Stromgren clarified that this does not mean this is an avenue of rejection it just isn't the 22 appropriate avenue for this kind of request as it could be challenged in court. 23 24 Motion by Commissioner Jensen, second by Commissioner Hoska, to recommend denial of the 25 proposed Variance to allow gas-fired grills on balconies of the multi-family units of the Silver 26 Lake Homes project. 27 28 Motion carried unanimously 29 30 VIII. CONCEPT REVIEW 31 32 8.1 3645 Chelmsford Road NE—R1 to R2 Rezoning Request 33 34 Troy Martenson, 3645 Chelmsford Road NE, provided the Commission with photographs of the 35 property noting that the property is currently zoned R-1 with an existing 1940's style single- 36 family home on the lot. He stated that the lot has a 75-foot utility easement given to Xcel Energy 37 and is across the northern portion of the lot. He stated that they would like to change the zoning 38 to R-2 zoning to allow them to be able to build a double bungalow style home on the property. 39 He indicated that the property is located in a mixed-use area and believes that the proposed 40 double-bungalow style home would be an asset to the community, as it would remove an old 41 home with something new and more up to date. He stated that the had initially asked to rezone 42 for an R-3 Townhouse Zoning but the Council denied the request due to their concerns about 43 spot zoning and that it would be too dense for the area. 44 45 Chair Stromgren asked Mr. Martenson to further clarify his proposal.