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Attachment 3 E XTRACT FROM D ECEMBER 3, 2025, V ARIANCE B OARD M INUTES 1 c. PLANNING FILE 25-018 2 Consider a Request by Scott Beitz of Roseville Automotive to Allow a Proposed 3 Addition to Encroach into the Minimum Required Side Yard Setback at 2150 Hamline 4 Avenue. 5 City Planner Thomas Paschke reviewed the variance request for this property, as detailed in 6 the staff report dated December 3, 2025. 7 Mr. Paschke presented the request by Mr. Scott Beitz to allow a proposed addition to 8 encroach into the minimum required side yard setback at 2150 Hamline Avenue. The 9 addition would include two new stalls and provide more storage and better access for the 10 business, encroaching approximately 17.5 feet into the south side yard setback. The variance 11 is recommended given the site's unique circumstances and the need to support a thriving 12 business. 13 Member Barstad inquired about the risks of proximity to the property line. 14 Mr. Paschke discussed the distance separation from the adjacent property line and the main 15 purpose of required setbacks being for addressing site drainage. He further indicated site 16 drainage for the proposal could be resolved in a number of ways. 17 Chair Aspnes voiced concerns regarding doubling the size of the building on the small lot 18 size, parking issues, and closeness to residential properties. 19 Mr. Scott Beitz, the applicant, addressed the Board to explain the need for more parking bays 20 to improve efficiency. He mentioned efforts to resolve drainage issues by working with Xcel 21 Energy and the neighboring property owner on a legal parking easement. 22 Mr. Troy Miller, owner of Troy’s Corner, supported the variance, stressing the significance 23 of providing reliable transportation options for the community. 24 Ms. Karen Olson, a resident and customer of Roseville Auto Repair, supported the variance 25 but expressed concerns about possible effects on property values. 26 Mr. Perry Nolan, owner of Roseville Auto Repair, addressed the Board about his business 27 needs and shared his expectations regarding what Mr. Beitz can do to help keep his business 28 operating. 29 Chair Aspnes closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. 30 Member Barstad inquired about precedents for similar variances. 31 Mr. Paschke confirmed that such variances have been granted in the past. 32 MOTION 33 Member Campbell Jensen moved, seconded by Member Barstad, to recommend 34 approval of a 2.5-foot side yard setback when 20 feet is normally required for a 35 proposed 52-foot by 30-foot vehicle service addition to the existing building, based on 36 the submitted plans and the comments and findings of the report. 37 Ayes: 2 38 Nays: 1 (Aspnes) 39 Motion carried. Qbhf!224!pg!277