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• MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 7, 1988 Chairperson Black called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Black, Boche, Daykin, Finegan, Nestingen, Carroll, and Barry. Also present PRESENT was Council Liaison Wallin. Grittner and Duncan. ABSENT Boche moved, seconded by Nestingen, to approve the February 1, 1988 Planning FEB. 1, 88 Commission Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVED Victoria Mikelonis, 2216 Folwell, requested a variance for an addition to the second story of her residence (present structure is 6.25 feet from VARIANCE northwest corner of lot and 4.61 feet from southwest corner). She VICTORIA advised that the present home has a flat roof, which is in need of MIKELONIS, replacement at a cost of between $8000 to $10,000. The present roof 2216 is leaking. Ms. Mikelonis also needs additional space. She feels the FOLWELL addition will enhance the value of her home, remedy current problems with existing roof and solve space problems. The current design is a compromise design as she was concerned about her neighbors and the height of the house--the hip roof will slant in such a way to keep away from intruding on her neighbors. She has contacted several contractors who • advised the present plan is the best design. She also contracted with a Registered Landscape Architect to determine the impact of the light level on her neighbors (letter on file in the office of the Clerk Administrator dated March 7, 1988). Additional pictures showing water damage, summer folage (showing mature trees) and a petition from some neighbors voicing no objections were also presented. Edwin Menze, 2222 Folwell, advised that he deeply resents being forced EDWIN into a situation at the age of 80 where he has to defend his home. He MENZE, stated the Mikelonis home already encroached on his lot; the University 2222 of Minnesota rules and procedures require eight foot setbacks for height; FOLWELL and light, sun and air space should be considered. His landscaping will be negatively affected and the addition of a second story on the Mikelonis home will imperil the resale value of his home because it will greatly magnify the crowded condition that will exist. Robert Holloway, 2208 Folwell, support Mr. Menze's presentation that the ROBERT homes will be too close together but his main objection is that his view HOLLOWAY, will be obstructed. It will also affect the light he presently enjoys. 2008 FOLWELL Howard Morris, 1587 Burton, stated that the University of Minnesota would not allow him to build a 1-1/2 or 2 story home during his building process HOWARD and feels if he was not allowed to build in that fashion then, it should MORRIS, not be allowed now. He is concerned that his view will be obstructed--it 1587 • will destroy the feeling and sense of openness of the University Grove BURTON (air space/sky space).