2021-10-05 P & Z Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission October 5, 2021 media does not mean the comments become part of the public record of the City. She stated for example, there have been some untrue, unacceptable and rude comments made such as ones insinuating the Commissioners gain financially at the residents’ expense, as a result of partnerships from companies contracted to do work on the City, and while she doesn’t approve of them, if someone wanted to share those comments or thoughts with the Commission in person, they could attend a public hearing and speak at the podium on the record. Mr. Charles Reinhardt, 1723 Meadow Lane, addressed the Commission and stated he has had a lot of run-ins with the City regarding ordinances in the past and feels he has been unfairly picked on. He stated after being targeted for many violations of ordinances he decided to look at homes in the community to see if anyone else was violating them and found City Council members in violation of some things, so he recorded the violations via camera and reported these issues to City staff to handle accordingly. He stated his main concern is about where he is going to be able to park his trailer and his boat. He noted when ordinances are created, he feels there is a thin line between enforcement of large issues and having police showing up at your house whenever they want and walking through your garage or yard without permission or warning. Mr. Mike Dufault, 7045 Centerville Road, addressed the Commission and stated he has a smaller side yard but needed a place for his trailer and icehouse, so last year he put up a retaining wall and side driveway area adhering to the City requirements. He stated and it looks nice, however, it is very close to the edge of his property line and would most likely violate the setback they are proposing. He noted that neighboring city, Circle Pines has a 2ft setback on the side yard and asks they consider that for the Centerville. He stated he is looking for empathy and hopes the Commission takes into consideration the comments provided. Mr. Brian Hanson, 1950 Center Street, addressed the Commission and stated he used to be on the Commission himself and helped write the ordinance they are looking to amend currently, so he noted he is familiar with this item. He stated the 10ft minimum setback is an issue because many older homes garages only fit one car inside and one in the driveway, so if the household has more than two vehicles, they wouldn’t have anywhere to store the rest. He noted it was mentioned earlier tonight by someone that people with larger homes and garages would be able to park everything in their garages, so they wouldn’t have an issue owning several vehicles of any kind, but he feels that is an insult to people who have smaller homes. He noted just because a house may be smaller it does not mean they are not kept up, but it does mean they do not have the space to store a few vehicles like larger houses would, so the proposed amendments would be in favor of those with larger homes. He stated it would also be a problem for people who have a house that has a small garage and driveway if there is a teen driver in the household along with two parents, or if someone wanted to have a person stay overnight at their house, while already having one car in the driveway, they would need to get a permit from the City and all of a sudden the City is dictating who can stay at residents homes. He stated he would like the Commission to consider that people who are doing their best with what they have. Mr. Joe George, 1926 - 72nd Street, addressed the Commission and stated he has four (4) kids at home right now, all of whom drive. He stated he also brings his work truck home Page 2 of 5