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MARCH 2$ 2002
Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Brunotte Puleo, Schumann
ALSO PRESENT: John Rask, Community Development Director
Michele Lindau, Secretary
Minutes of February 28,2002
Puleo made motion,Schumann seconded to approve the minutes for February 28,2001 as amended.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Charest Variance
The Board considered the request of Richard Charest for a variance to allow construction of a 2,081
square foot garage attached to the home to be built at 12683 Homestead Drive. The proposed garage
would consist of a 11276 square foot garage on the first level and a 805 foot garage on the lower
level. A driveway would wrap around the north end of the home to provide access to the lower level
garage. In addition to the variance for the garage space, the applicant
requested variances from the side lot line setbacks. The home would be 36 feet from the north lot
line and 36 feet from the south lot line. The ordinance requires a 40-foot setback from the side lot
lines. As such, the applicant is requesting a four-foot variance from both lot lines.
Charest stated he wanted to construct a garage that would allow him to properly store items.
Rich Pakonen, 12727 Homestead Avenue North, said Charest was a great neighbor who kept his
yard clean and stored everything out of site of his neighbors
Pat McCleron, 12665 Homestead Avenue North,was concerned that the property would need fill in
the pond and this would cause flooding in his yard. Charest said the home would be far enough from
the pond and would need no fill.
Schumann said the ordinance is silent on tuck under garages and should not be included in the total
garage space variance request. Schumann also said tuck under garages could become more common
as more walk out homes are built, and the City should consider revising its standards.
Schumann made motion,Puleo seconded,to recommend approval of a variance to allow construction
of the home and garage at 12683 Homestead Avenue North as requested.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Meeting March 28,2002-page 2
Adiournment
Puleo made motion,Brunotte seconded, to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Michele Lindau, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustment