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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 11 <br />