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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-08 CPC MIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 8, 2015 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Vice Chairman Hansen called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Vice Chairman Hansen, Commissioners Collins, Hade, Kelly, Lauer, Siess, Council Representative Junker Absent: Chairman Kocon, Commissioner Fletcher and Middleton Staff: City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Lauer, seconded by Commissioner Collins, to approve the March 11, 2015 meeting minutes. All in favor, 6-0. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. V/2015-7. Request for a variance to move house door from current location on side of house, and create new doorway facing front of house located at 208 Linden Street West. Shane and Aimee Christenson, owner. City Planner Wittman explained that the applicants have requested a 20’front yard setback variance for the creation of a new landing and set of stairs on the front side of their non-conforming home. The existing stairway and entrance would be abandoned to create a front entry facing the street rather than facing a driveway that is not part of their property. Staff recommends approval with four conditions. Vice Chairman Hansen opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed. Case Motion by Commissioner Collins, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, to approve the variance for No. V/2015-7 , a 20’variance to the front yard setback for creation of a new doorway at 208 Linden Street West, with the following conditions: a. Plans shall be substantially similar to those on file with the Community Development Department’s Case No. 2015-7. b. A building permit for the construction of the new southern entrance shall be reviewed and approved prior to exterior alterations. Planning Commission April 8, 2015 c. The eastern entrance, deck, landing and stairs shall be removed prior to receiving a final inspection on the southern entrance, landing and stairs. d. Major exterior modifications to the variance permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission per Section 31-204, Subd. 7. All in favor, 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Representative Junker informed the Commission that last night, the Council heard the appeal regarding the Kari Garratt property at 1015 3rd Avenue South. The Council unanimously approved the front yard setback variance which the Planning Commission had recommended for denial. Commissioner Siess asked why the variance was approved. Council Representative Junker summarized that the Council felt if the garage addition were built on the north, as one of the recommended alternatives, the slope, grade, and impact on view-sheds would be significant. If built on the south side, it would have been constructed over a portion of the sewer. When built as requested with the variance, the driveway will come in a little further south and circle more into the yard space and existing concrete will be removed, so aesthetically, it will make the house look more appealing. Commissioner Siess said she believed the third garage stall was a “want”rather than a “need”- the applicant could still have redone the area with the two car garage. The variance was for the entire garage addition, not just a portion of it. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Hade, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. All in favor, 6-0. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary Page 2 of 2