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Mr. Steinke commented Mr. Farrell has enough space to locate a garage on his property while still <br /> meeting the EPB and DNR recommendations. <br /> Planning Intern Imihy reviewed the alternatives that would be supported by staff: Alternate #1, <br /> Alternate #2 and Alternate #3 (the applicant's proposed location). She explained the proposed <br /> accessory building would not block the neighbors view shed of the river in any of the three <br /> locations. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to close the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Surma, Gengler, <br /> Onyambu, VanScoy, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:49 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked if each of the alternatives required a variance. <br /> City Planner McGuire Brigl explained constructing a garage anywhere on this property would <br /> require a variance. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy stated it has always been the City's intent to not increase non-conformities <br /> on properties when considering variance requests. He believed it was a reasonable request to place <br /> a garage on this property. He indicated he could not support the garage being located to the rear <br /> of the property. <br /> Commissioner Anderson explained he could not support Alternate #3 as an option. He stated he <br /> could entertain Alternate #1 as this was supported by the EPB and DNR. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Woestehoff, to recommend that <br /> City Council adopt Resolution#18-123 granting a variance to shoreline setbacks to the Rum River <br /> at 15795 Juniper Ridge Drive NW so that the front of the proposed structure is even with the front <br /> of the existing dwelling and also requiring an approved driveway to this structure. <br /> Further discussion <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked what type of variance was being requested. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reported the applicant required a variance to the <br /> Ordinary High Water Line to the Rum River. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Woestehoff, <br /> Gengler, Onyambu, Surma, and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> Planning Commission/July 12,2018 <br /> Page 4 of 10 <br />