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Citizen Input <br /> Vice Chairperson Bauer questioned if the two variances should be handled together or separate. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill requested the Commission make a motion on how to <br /> address the variances. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to address the two <br /> variances requests for Walter Gleb and Sandy Warner separately. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Brauer, VanScoy, <br /> Andrusko, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Levine and Commissioner <br /> Maul. <br /> Walter Gleb, 5650 156th Lane NW, requested the Commission approve the fence variance as the <br /> fence would allow for privacy given the change of grade between his property and his neighbors. <br /> He explained that he was unaware of the City's fence height requirements when the fence was <br /> constructed. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy questioned where the hot tub was located. <br /> Mr. Gleb stated the hot tub was sunk into the existing deck in the rear yard. <br /> Commissioner Andrusko asked if the fence had already been built. <br /> Mr. Gleb stated this was the case. <br /> Craig Thumstetter, 5641 156th Lane NW, explained he lived to the east of the applicant. He did <br /> not believe the fence should remain in place as it did not adhere to City Code. He recommended <br /> that the fence variance not be approved. <br /> A friend of Mr. Walter Gleb, who resides at 1117 Marsh Street in Mankato, indicated he assisted <br /> with the fence construction and reported the fence was constructed at its present height to provide <br /> privacy. He understood there was some tension between the two neighbors and believed that no <br /> matter the fence height, the neighbor would object. <br /> Alex Bannis, 15600 Iodine Street NW, opposed the fence and believed it was an eyesore. He <br /> recommended that the applicant be made to follow City standards. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Brauer, VanScoy, <br /> Andrusko, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Levine and Commissioner <br /> Maul. <br /> Planning Commission/October 15,2015 <br /> Page 7 of 17 <br />