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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 3, 2012 8 <br /> <br /> <br />Vice Chair Thompson asked Mr. Trites had any further presentation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stodola asked about the gate and if the entire backyard will be fenced in. <br />Mr. Trites stated it would and would prevent trespassing. Mr. Trites stated the fencing <br />material is the best available. He stated it is a very strong fence and is maintenance free. <br />Separate sections of the fence can be easily replaced if necessary. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Thompson called for a 5 minute recess at 7:17 p.m. to give the <br />Commissioners an opportunity to review additional information received recently: <br /> <br />Two letters against the variance request from Larry and Becky Erickson, 1860 Indian <br />Place. <br /> <br />A letter against the variance request from Steve and Viola Gericke, 1840 W. County <br />Road E. <br /> <br />An email against the variance request from Chuck Mertensotto, 3473 Lake Johanna Blvd. <br />A letter from Nathan J. Krogh, Krogh Law Firm, P.A. in support of the variance request. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Thompson called the meeting back to order at 7:24 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa stated the Commission read through all input and is bound to <br />what the Ordinance states. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Thompson stated she agrees with Commissioner Holewa’s comment. The <br />ordinance is in place regarding fences in a front yard for a reason. She stated they want <br />to consistently meet the standards. <br /> <br />City Planner Meagan Beekman clarified the 6 foot fence would not go in front of the <br />property just along the sides where there is an existing fence. The applicant could put a <br />three foot fence in front of the property if they desired as the code allows for that. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa asked about the easement that goes into the landlocked house. <br />100% of the access to that property is through the easement. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman to <br />recommend denial of Planning Case 12-016 for a site plan review at 1850 Indian <br />Place to allow a six foot fence within the 40 foot front yard setback, based on the <br />findings of fact and submitted plans in the October 3, 2012, report to the Planning <br />Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). <br /> <br />This planning case will be on the October 29, 2012, City Council meeting agenda. <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />REPORTS <br />