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1 a. The fence shall be of a “good neighbor” uniform design; one that looks the same 2 from the street and yard side. (Ms Bloom explained the quality of the proposed 3 fence). 4 b. The proposed fence shall be constructed of cedar and sealed to protect it from 5 graying. 6 c. After construction, the fence will be owned and maintained by the individual 7 property owners. Fence posts will be placed on property corners to facilitate 8 individual property owner maintenance and repair. 9 d. Landscaping shall be installed in conjunction with the City of Roseville 10 Streetscape project as described in the County Road C Streetscape master plan. 11 Planting materials shall include vines and perennial plants along the street side of 12 the fence. 13 e. The variance shall expire within 16 months after the approval date (March 23, 14 2005) unless the applicant has been granted a building permit. 15 16 Member Boerigter asked for clarification of fence ownership and maintenance by the property 17 owners. 18 19 Dan Soler, Project Engineer, explained that the goal will be to construct Snelling to Lexington in 20 2006, and the fence would be constructed in the fall of 2006. The landscaping would be planted 21 in spring of 2007. 22 23 Member Pust asked how firm the timetable was. Mr. Soler said the project will be bid in 2005. 24 The schedule looks good. 25 26 Chris Thompson, 1446 Talisman Curve, said this project was very important for the 27 neighborhood. She will lose 11 feet of back yard. The fence is important. The privacy and sound 28 abatement of the eight foot fence will help mitigate the impact. The neighbors currently view the 29 traffic, trains and industrial area to the south. She did not need a gated on “C”. 30 31 Member Pust asked if there are plans for any gates. 32 33 Deb Bloom explained that street trees and vines as well as perennials will be placed along the 34 south edge of the right-of-way, similar to County Road 96 in Shoreview. Street lights will be 35 painted green. She explained that the city has received a federal grant for this project. 36 37 Chair Bakeman closed the hearing. 38 39 Motion: Member Pust moved, seconded by Member Boerigter, to adopt a resolution approving 40 a 4 foot Variance to Section 1012.02B2 and a Variance to Section 1012.02C1of the Roseville 41 City Code allowing construction of an 8 foot tall uniform cedar fence in the yard area adjacent to 42 County Road C for 2650 Pascal Street, 1446, 1438, 1432, 1426, 1420, 1412, 1404 and 1398 43 Talisman Curve, and 2655 Sheldon Street,, based on the findings in Section 5 and the conditions 44 of Section 6 of the project report dated March 23, 2005. 45 46 Ayes: 3 47 Nays: 0 48 Motion carried. 49 50 4. Adjourn Page 2 of 2