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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission June 3, 2025 The public hearing is still open from the previous meeting. Public Comments Linda Broussard Vickers at 6756 Centerville Road (previous Planning & Zoning Commissioner) provided a brief history of the CommissionÓs interpretation of the City Code regarding lakeshore lots (front/rear yards), possible language amendments that had not been completed regarding these lots, homes without garages being allowed to have a Ðdetached garageÑ rather than it being considered an Ðaccessory structureÑ, definition of a front yard being that space in front of the building line, allowable fence height of 6Ó in the side and rear yards with a fence height of not exceeding 3Ó and decorative in the front yard. Ms. Broussard Vickers also added discussion regarding front yard definition on those lots that were corner lots as being driveway location. Mr. Mark Olson, 7867 Eastwood Road, Mounds View, explained that he was a builder and was in attendance for another matter. He stated that he would like to provide a comment regarding houses on corner lots and their definitions of front, side and rear yards being from the back of the curb to where it meets the home and setbacks. He stated that he has worked with other communities to allow a deck to be placed in a side yard but not being able to place footings in a setback but was allowed to cantilever a portion of the deck within the setback. Ms. Broussard Vickers asked about the possible addition of language to the City Code allowing Accessory Dwelling Units for caregivers/family members only on parcels. She stated that the City of Blaine was allowing these types of units. Ms. Broussard Vickers stated that as her property is rather large, she would prefer that the size requirements be different rather than meeting the minimum Code requirements for a single-family home per zoning district. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Carciofini to close the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Variance Request Î 7239 Main Street Deck Encroachment in Easement Planner Phil Carlson introduced this item as presented in the staff report, noting that the applicant has an updated certificate of survey. Phil reviewed the criteria for granting a variance and recommends not granting it based on findings of fact outline in the staff memo. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Mark Olson at 7867 Eastwood Road in Montsville, MN, provided a brief history of his project, as well as discussions he had with former administrator mark about sewer placement and his need for the variance. Mr. Olson noted that one footing would be in the setback. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Variance Request Î 7064 Centerville Road Î Detached Garage Planner Phil Carlson provided a brief overview of the requested variance Î the information was limited due to an incomplete application due to there not being enough information pertaining to the gas line noted in the application. The public meeting was opened and will remain open until the next meeting, when a more complete staff report will also be provided. Page 2 of 3 93