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Planning Commission Minutes -5- two nearest cars parked north and south have difficulty getting out. Mr. Dahlgren indicated it would be less than perfect, but workable. Matson asked whether the three cars on the east would detract from the aesthetics of the sign. Mr. Dahlgren indicated the applicant may want to move the sign further to the north. Recommendation Matson Moved and Dressler Seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Dean Westerlund's request for variances to parking setbacks at 2201 Lexington with the condition that the project be constructed in accordance with plans dated 10/20/83. Roll Call, Ayes: Dressler, Berry, Matson, Moeller, and Rukavina. Nays: None. Planning File 1477 - Chris Carlsen request for relocation of dwelling at 2975 Cleveland. Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated the applicant proposes to move a single-family home to the site at 2975 Cleveland. The proposed siting of the home on the lot meets all City requirements, except there is a problem with respect to adequate space for a driveway along the south side of the house to a proposed accessory garage in the rear yard. There is a 13-foot width for a driveway past the south end of the residence. Such a driveway is required to be five feet from the contiguous property line. Thus, a variance is required for the location of the drive, which the applicant informs us is already in place inasmuch as this lot was previously occupied by a home which burned down some time ago. Mr. Dahlgren explained the placing of a driveway closer than five feet to a contiguous property line can be handled under a minor variance procedure. In this case, the Commission and Council may wish to consider the driveway location question as a part of the house relocation approval process. Mr. Dahlgren indicated Ramsey County's Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan calls for an additional 10 feet of right-of-way on Cleveland Avenue. Discussion Mr. Carlsen presented a drawing from Ramsey County showing the existing driveway to be contiguous to the southerly boundary of the property. Rukavina asked Mr. Carlsen whether he was aware that the City's Comprehensive Plan shows medium-density residential development for the area.