Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/12/2017

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Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Nosan, to approve the following minutes as presented: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated September 7, 2017. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Nosan, Anderson, Brauer, Gengler, and Surma. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Public Hearing: Consider Request for a Variance to Construct a Detached Accessory Building Nearer the Front Property Line than the Home at 7155 160th Lane NW (Project No. 17-146); Case of Francis and Lorrie Kaas. Public Hearing Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 7:01 p.m. Presentation City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating over the past few months, City Staff has been working with Francis and Lorrie Kaas regarding the possible location for a new, detached accessory building on the property located at 7155 160th Lane NW. Locations in the rear and side yards were considered but ultimately, the Applicant selected a location in front of the home on the Subject Property. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommended approval of the variance. It was noted the applicant had brought forward a sheet with signatures from their neighbors in support of the request. Citizen Innut Francis Kaas, 7155 160th Lane NW, thanked staff for providing a thorough report on his request. Chairperson Bauer questioned if any of the neighbors did not offer support to the variance request. Mr. Kaas explained only two neighbors were unable to be reached for a signature. Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Surma, Anderson, Brauer, Gengler, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. Planning Commission/October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 15