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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 23, 2011 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC BEARING. None. V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. 8 A. Resolution 11 -051 • Approval of a Garage Setback Permit to Encroach into the Side Yard 9 Setback and Rear Setback at 2609 Pahl Avenue. 10 11 Mr. Don Jensen, Planning Commission Chair, explained that the applicants have requested 12 approval of a garage setback permit for a new garage at 2609 Pahl Avenue. He stated that the 13 Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a 1.2 foot variance to the side yard setback 14 and a 1.4 foot variance to the rear yard setback. He cited the applicant's reasons for the 15 requested variance as being their desire to preserve a mature cherry tree and the new garage 16 location is consistent with the placement of their neighbor's garages. He indicated that the new 17 garage will allow for adequate snow storage space with no change in the distance from the 18 pavement to the garage for snow stacking. He presented the site survey map and stated that 19 granting the variance is in harmony with the general purpose of the area, noting that the new 20 garage will be aligned to be parallel to the property line of the alley and will allow simpler 21 turning movements, while staying out of the canopy of the existing cherry tree. He also 22 presented a drawing of the proposed garage and stated the style of the garage would match the 23 house and the applicants are looking to improve the size and functionality of their garage. 24 25 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 11- 26 051; Approval of a Garage Setback Permit to Encroach into the Side Yard Setback and Rear 27 Setback at 2609 Pahl Avenue. 28 29 Motion carried 4 -0. 30 31 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 32 33 A. Update from Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom. 34 35 Mayor Faust introduced Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom. 36 37 Ramsey County Sheriff Bostrom expressed thanks for the opportunity to speak to the City and 38 suggested that he provide periodic updates to the City going forward. He discussed his 39 education, background in law enforcement, and the role of the Sheriff s office. He outlined his 40 vision for the Ramsey County Sheriff s office, which is first and foremost focused on its mission 41 as laid out in the State Statute, including managing all detention services for Ramsey County, 42 providing Court services, e.g., bailiffs, civil processes, patrol services for communities that do 43 not have a Police Department, as well as providing water patrol services. He discussed the 44 importance of being able to move across boundaries and work alongside other agencies and to 45 add value and consistency of service throughout the communities served. He indicated that the 46 Sheriff s office is focused on developing its staff and looks for opportunities to recognize