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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 2, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Al Stefanson at 7:08 p.m. In addition to the Chairman, the following Commission Members were present: Harold Nilsen, Don Mead, Erma Olson, Mike Heffron, Mary Waldo, and Jerry Wallin. Also present were Helen Brown and Carl Dale, City Planner. The first item of discussion was the new 7:00 p.m. starting time. It was generally agreed that this would present no problems for the Commission Members. Therefore, it was decided to continue using 7:00 p.m. as the regular starting time. The discussion turned next to a non-agenda item. Mrs. Donna Carlson was pre- sent requesting an advisory opinion regarding the ability of her and her husband to obtain variances. for the purpose of doing extensive remodeling on a proposective residence at 1900 Arona. Their basic question dealt with the ability to put in a double garage by extending the garage approximately 10 feet into the required front year area. Because of the unique circumstances (Carlsons are not residents of Falcon Heights and would not be familiar with the administrative agenda pro- cedures;and since the advisory opinion could affect the timing on their purchase of the house it would be unduly burdensome to make them wait for the next month- ly meeting) the Commission agreed to hear Mrs. Carlson's request. Carlsons do not wish to extend the garage toward the rear because it would interfere with certain portions of the existing house and also result in the destruction of mature trees. Extending sideways does not permit sufficient space. During discussion it was .apparent that the Commission would not be in favor of re- commending a variance which would allow for the Carlsons to have only a 20 foot front yard. The net affect of our discussion was to discourage Mr. and Mrs. Carlson from pursuing such a remodeling plan. The next item of discussion was directed towards a new Zoning Ordinance. Al Stefanson, ERma Olson and Jerry Wallin generally described how their groups developed their various draft proposals on R-1. Carl Dale remind€dthat re- viewing our draft proposals and working with us for the purpose of drafting a new ordinance would be an item included in the money allocated under the prior contract for preparing the Comprehensive Plan. He stated, however, that for each meeting attended by him there would be a fee. Chairman Stefanson separately kept track of the items from the three drafts upon which there was a consensus for continuance under a new R-1. It was de- cided that the April Planning Commission Meeting would be devoted to finish- ing the discussion of our proposed R-1 Section and some attempt would be made to get into the R-2 Section. The three discussion groups were to meet again as often as feasible during the period between this meeting and the April meeting to came up with a draft on a proposed R-2 Section. Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~- i ry a in, Secretary