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City of Roseville Planning Commission Minutes Wednesday, June 8, 1994 MINUTES Roll Call:Ayes:Sandstrom, Rengel, Thomas, Wall, Wietecki, Harms, Roberts Nayes:None (c)Planning File 2668 Roseville Good Samaritan Center requests a front yard setback building variance to Section 8.020 and 8.130 of the Roseville City Code. The project is located at 1415 West County Road B. Chairman Keith Wietecki opened the public hearing and requested Michael Falk to provide a background report on the project. Michael Falk reported that the Roseville Good Samaritan Center is proposing a major renovation, and that a front-yard driveway setback variance of 8 feet is requested; whereas, the city code requires 15 feet. The front of the building entrance will need a variance of 5 feet to allow a 25 foot setback where the code requires 30 feet. Finally, the canopy in front of the front entry will require a variance of 23 feet if constructed as currently proposed 7 feet from the front property line. This will require a 23 foot front yard setback for the canopy. Ramsey County has reviewed the site and approved the driveway entrance into the turning lane on County Road B. Three trees would be removed. They will be replaced and a hedge will be planted in front of the front driveway. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the variances because of the lack of alternatives and the need to create a more functional front face for the building. A general discussion among Planning Commission members and staff ensued regarding the safety and feasibility of the driveway entrance lane into the turning lane on County Road B. Member Thomas asked about other setback variances for canopies. Rick Jopke responded that the city has granted variances to allow variances to set within 5 to 7 feet of the front property line in the past. Assist Engineer Lon Aune explained that, while the county has approved the driveway access because of the low volume of traffic, a stop sign will be placed in the driveway to 4