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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Page 2 Applicant, Ryan Lowder, 1468 Centennial Drive 46 Mr. Lowder advised that he had no additional comments beyond those eloquently stated 47 by Mr. Lloyd, other than clarifying in the aerial photo his clearing of storage over the 48 sewer easement area, of which he was unaware until his application review with staff. Mr. 49 Lowder noted that the narrative portion of his request further detailed the request and site 50 specifics, particularly the location of his property adjacent to Applewood Park and the 51 apartments. Mr. Lowder advised that he would need to trim the trees, but would be able 52 to preserve them through allowance of this variance. 53 Member Strohmeier sought assurances that no additional visual barriers would occur for 54 those adjacent apartments on the upper floors. 55 Mr. Lowder reviewed the eastern line, having significant foliage already in that area; with 56 the power company periodically trimming the natural barrier; and no further impacts for 57 those apartment residents other than what they currently see. 58 Public Comment 59 No one appeared to speak for or against. 60 Chair Gisselquist closed the Public Hearing at approximately 5:48 p.m., with no one 61 appearing for or against. 62 MOTION 63 Member Strohmeier moved, seconded by Member Boguszewski, to adopt Variance 64 Board Resolution No. 92 entitled, “A Resolution Approving a Variance to Roseville 65 City Code, Section 1004.02 (Accessory Buildings) at 1468 Centennial Drive (PF12- 66 015);” approving a VARIANCE to Section 1004.02 of City Code that would 67 otherwise prohibit the construction of an accessory structure as close as two feet 68 (2’) from the rear property line at 1468 Centennial Drive; based on comments and 69 findings outlined in Sections 4-6 of the staff report dated September 5, 2012. 70 Member Boguszewski advised that, upon his personal tour of the area, the trees are very 71 mature at 25-30’; and most of the proposed shed should not be visible to the park or 72 apartments. Member Boguszewski commended staff on their retention of green space 73 versus requiring the additional setback and removal of significant portions of the existing 74 vegetation. 75 Ayes: 3 76 Nays: 0 77 Motion carried. 78 Chair Gisselquist reviewed the ten-day appeal period and process, as detailed in the staff 79 report. 80 b. Planning File 12-014 81 Request by Kathleen Grunditz for approval of a VARIANCE to Chapter 1011 82 (Property Performance Standards) of the City Code to allow excess front yard 83 fence height at 2256 Lexington Avenue (NOTE: this application has since been 84 withdrawn. 85 5. Adjournment 86 Chair Gisselquist adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:51 p.m. 87