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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Page 4 At the request of Chair Murphy, Mr. Lloyd confirmed that no additional public 151 comment had been received by staff since dissemination of the packets; nor had 152 the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s Regional Hydrologist submitted 153 any feedback to-date. 154 Public Hearing 155 David Olson, 3188 W Owasso Blvd. 156 Mr. Olson noted his parents had resided at 3188 W Owasso for over thirty years, 157 and with the recent passing of his father, he had taken over the property for his 158 mother. Being familiar with the hill spoken of by Mr. Lewis, Mr. Olson advised that 159 his main concern was in any sight line obstructions this proposed garage may 160 cause him from his driveway, noting people typically drove down the street at a 161 fast speed, and he would be unable to see traffic if the new garage extended out 162 any further than the existing garage. Otherwise, Mr. Olson stated he was pleased 163 to see that Mr. Lewis was improving his property, and not tearing down the main 164 structure; and noted the challenges of the narrow and steep lot, even though he 165 wasn’t aware of Mr. Lewis’s plan. 166 Chair Murphy clarified that the current garage is set back 9’ based on the previous 167 variance allowing a 14’ setback; with the proposal currently before the Board 168 incorporating a 30’ setback for the proposed new garage. Therefore, Chair 169 Murphy assured Mr. Olson that the new structure should actually increase his line 170 of sight rather than decreasing it. 171 For the benefit of Mr. Olson, Mr. Lewis displayed the aerial of his parcel; and 172 water drainage being addressed. 173 At the request of Chair Murphy, Mr. Olson clarified that, with the explanation and 174 additional information provided tonight, he was totally for Mr. Lewis proposal as 175 far as it had been explained to him. 176 Chair Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m.; no one else spoke for or 177 against. 178 MOTION 179 Member Gitzen moved, seconded by Member Murphy to approve VB 180 Resolution No. 124 (RVBA Attachment D) entitled, “A Resolution DENYING a 181 VARIANCE to Roseville City Code, (Section 1004.02) at 3180 W Owasso 182 Boulevard (PF16-024); subject to comments, findings and conditions as 183 outlined in the staff report dated September 14, 2016. 184 Deliberation 185 Member Gitzen noted his understanding of the variance request and interpretation 186 by Mr. Lewis that his proposed building size was reasonable. However, Member 187 Gitzen opined he still thought the maximum 1,008 square foot size was adequate 188 and would allow for a garage of decent size. Member Gitzen stated he was in 189 agreement with staff’s analysis as detailed in their report; and didn’t see the 190 practical difficulties either. 191 Chair Murphy concurred, noting other requests received by the Board for 192 variances on W Owasso this year, and his observations of the area and inspection 193 of the subject parcel earlier today as well as other structures and garages in the 194 area. Chair Murphy agreed that the slope presented a challenged, but noted he 195 observed some larger garages, some attached and some detached. However, 196 Chair Murphy opined that a 30’ x 30’ building would suffice to accommodate 197 current vehicles with the exception of the extended crew cab pick-up, which was 198 difficult, but caused him to concur with staff’s analysis and recommendation for 199 denial. 200 Member Daire reviewed the maximum 1,008 square footage and the applicant’s 201 needs for vehicles and storage; opining that while it would be tight, the maximum 202