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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Page 2 recommended condition to addressing this concern; issuance of Building Permits based 46 on compliance and recommendations for options in conversation with the Building Official 47 and applicant; and preferred options beyond lattice since it was located in the front yard 48 and could better be addressed through landscaping efforts. 49 Applicant, David Redish, 1990 Dellwood Avenue 50 Mr. Redish advised that he and his wife were continuing discussions on the best options 51 through landscaping height variations; and expressed confidence that a solution could be 52 found in continuing to work with staff, and to alleviate concerns of the neighbor. 53 Chair Boerigter requested that the applicant provide sufficient landscaping so the area 54 does not resemble a storage space in the front yard. 55 Further discussion included filtration and reduction of storm water runoff. 56 Mr. Redish advised that he was also interested in achieving this reduction, and was 57 looking at alternatives. Mr. Redish advised that he was currently working with the 58 Ramsey Conservation District and they were awaiting a site visit to review options; 59 hopefully allowing the shrubs to become part of a rain garden to address filtration issues. 60 Mr. Redish further advised that he was considering reductions in, or alternate materials 61 for, existing concrete walkways, while keeping budget considerations in mind. 62 Chair Boerigter and Commissioner Doherty noted that their decisions to-date had been 63 consistent, when property improvements were requested, to bring the entire lot 64 impervious coverage within the thirty percent (30%) coverage. 65 Commissioner Doherty noted that this lot may be part of the Gottfried Pit area that 66 experiences significant drainage issues. 67 Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing, with no one appearing for or against. 68 MOTION 69 Member Doherty moved, seconded by Member Boerigter to APPROVE Variance 70 Board Resolution No. 84 entitled, “A Resolution APPROVING VARIANCES to 71 Roseville City Code, Section 1004 (Residence Districts) for David and Laura 72 Redish, 1990 Dellwood Avenue (PF08-042);” to allow construction of a sunroom 73 and allow for addition of additional impervious coverage; based on the comments 74 and findings of Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report 75 dated November 05, 2008. 76 Ayes: 2 77 Nays: 0 78 Motion carried. 79 Chair Boerigter reviewed the appeal process. 80 b. PLANNING FILE 08-043: Request by Steven Anderson, 1768 Shorewood Curve, for 81 a VARIANCE to City Code, Section 1004 (Residence Districts) to allow the 82 construction of a covered front entrance that would encroach into the required 83 front yard setback. 84 Chair Boerigter opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 08-042. 85 Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd reviewed staff’s analysis of the request to allow 86 construction of a covered wheelchair ramp at the front entrance, encroaching into the 87 required setback from the front property line. Mr. Lloyd noted that the proposed covered 88 entry, including the necessary wheelchair ramp, could be reviewed and approved 89 administratively if the house were not being rebuilt; however, as the newly-constructed 90 house would be less than twenty (20) years of age, the Administrative Deviation was not 91 an option. Mr. Lloyd noted that the proposed ramp would extend five feet (5’) from the 92 existing foundation closest to the front property line; and further noted that, while the 93 ramp may not require a variance, the proposed roof over the ramp would not conform to 94 front yard setback requirements, due to columns and footings to support the proposed 95 roof. 96