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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 />