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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Page 3 Mr. Westad thanked the Commission for their consideration, and concurred with staff’s 96 report. Mr. Westad noted that this encroachment had occurred over the last 2-3 decades, 97 with many property owners assuming the area was part of their land; and opined that this 98 seemed to be the best way to make five property owners happy. 99 At the request of Member Murphy, Mr. Westad advised that his father-in-law built the 100 current home at 986 Millwood Avenue in 1976, and used some of the property for a 101 hockey rink for many years. Upon Mr. Westad’s purchase of the home from his father-in- 102 law, and a deer feeder located in the area, with Ramsey County doing a deer count and 103 finding the encroachment(s), this had precipitated tonight’s request. Mr. Westad opined 104 that this appeared to be a favorable solution for all, with neighbors having shared in the 105 cost of appraisals to achieve resolution. 106 Chair Gisselquist provided an opportunity for other co-applicants to speak, but of the 107 three (3) property owners represented, none chose to come forward. 108 Chair Gisselquist closed the Public Hearing at 6:59 p.m.; no one appeared for or against 109 Member Olsen spoke in support of the proposal, opining that it was a win/win for all 110 property owners; and expressed his appreciation to see a neighborhood collaborate on a 111 good solution for all parties concerned. 112 MOTION 113 Member Olsen moved, seconded by Member Daire to recommend to the City 114 Council APPROVAL of the proposed COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN MAP 115 CHANGE, ZONING MAP CHANGE, AND RECOMBINATION MINOR SUBDIVISION at 116 986 Millwood Avenue, 2961 Chatsworth Street, 2967 Chatsworth Street, 2983 117 Chatsworth Street, and 2991 Chatsworth Street; based on the comments and 118 findings of Sections 4-6 and the recommendation of Section 7 of the staff report 119 dated May 1, 2013. 120 Ayes: 7 121 Nays: 0 122 Motion carried. 123 At the request of Member Daire, City Planner Paschke reviewed the administrative 124 process for Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning Boundary revisions, including 125 notice and comment opportunity by adjacent municipalities and the Metropolitan Council. 126 Mr. Paschke advised that, if the City Council supports the recommendation of the 127 Planning Commission, staff would then follow-through with the necessary actions, 128 including ordinance and map approvals creating those changes. 129 At the request of Member Murphy, Mr. Paschke outlined a possible timeframe, but 130 advised that it would be dependent on the comments of those other jurisdictions. 131 Anticipated City Council action is scheduled for May 20, 2013. 132 b. PLANNING FILE 13-005 133 Request by Landmark 6 of Roseville, LLC for approval of a PRELIMINARY PLAT of 134 an unaddressed residential parcel on Millwood Avenue between Victoria and 135 Chatsworth Streets 136 Chair Gisselquist opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 13-005 at 7:03 p.m. 137 Mr. Lloyd reviewed the proposed plat approval, a form of subdivision process, west of 138 Victoria Street on Millwood Avenue; and staff’s technical analysis of the request as 139 detailed in the staff report. Mr. Lloyd advised that the proposed plat was intended to 140 accommodate six (6) one-family residential lots around a short cul-de-sac street. Further 141 background was provided in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of the staff report. 142 Mr. Lloyd reviewed the shown right-of-way for the proposed plat narrower than code 143 provisions; however, Mr. Lloyd advised that the section of code provided flexibility for less 144 than standard if approved by the City’s Public Works/Engineering Department for any 145