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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Page 2 another condition stipulating that the property owner was responsible for confirming those 45 corners, and subsequent confirmation by the city. 46 Mr. Paschke noted that it would typically be the responsibility of the property owners. In 47 this case, Mr. Paschke stated he wasn’t sure a survey would be necessary, even though 48 the property owner may choose to do so for future reference. During his on-site visit, Mr. 49 Paschke advised that he was only able to confirm one corner lot reference in the back 50 yard. Prior to preparing this report, Mr. Paschke advised that he had asked the city’s 51 right-of-way coordinator to establish property lines/corners to ensure they were on private 52 property versus the right-of-way. However, Mr. Paschke advised that he was unable to do 53 so before this report was disseminated, and confirmation of the proposed shed location 54 was confirmed by city as-builts. However, Mr. Paschke advised that it remained his goal 55 to return to the site to confirm the property lot corners. 56 Member Gitzen suggested this would make sure the city was consistent in not doing 57 surveys for private property owners and to differentiate the role of property owner and city 58 staff. 59 Chair Murphy concurred, noting that was his question as well, whether city staff’s role 60 was transitive or confined to confirming the front property lot corners. 61 Applicant Tara Anderson 62 Ms. Anderson appeared at the invitation of Chair Murphy, and echoed the comments of 63 Member Daire and her great experience in working with Mr. Paschke, and publically 64 thanked him for his efforts. Ms. Anderson advised that her family had looked at multiple 65 options over the last year before pursuing this particular variance option. 66 Chair Murphy admitted he was leery about locating a shed in the front yard, but following 67 his personal observation of the property earlier today, he revised that opinion based on 68 the challenges of this particular lot. 69 Member Daire agreed, questioning whether the far east property stake actually lies within 70 a dormer of the adjacent property. Member Daire agreed that this lot was exceptional. 71 Member Daire asked if staff had received any comments from residents or adjacent 72 neighbors. 73 Mr. Paschke advised that staff had received two phone calls as noted in the staff report, 74 and one email since dissemination of the report; all supporting the variance. 75 Mr. Paschke noted that Ms. Anderson had also consulted with their neighbors, and they 76 were all supportive of the variance request as well. 77 Chair Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 5:47 p.m.: no one spoke for or against. 78 MOTION 79 Member Daire moved, seconded by Member Gitzen to approve VB Resolution No. 80 121 (Attachment D) entitled, “A Resolution Approving a VARIANCE to Roseville 81 City Code, Section 1004, Table 1004-1 (Front Yard Setback) to allow construction of 82 a storage shed in the front yard of the property at 2040 Irene Street, legal 83 description on file in the Community Development Department (PF16-011); subject 84 to comments, findings and conditions as outlined in the staff report dated May 4, 85 2016; amended as follows: 86 Condition a (Line 112) amended to read: 87 “The front property lot corners shall be located by the property owner and 88 confirmed by the city.” 89 Ayes: 3 90 Nays: 0 91 Motion carried. 92 Chair Murphy reviewed the appeal process and deadline. 93