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presented and staff recommended approval of the variance. Ms. McCann had no comment; there was no public comment. Chair Klausing closed the hearing. Chair Klausing asked what the triggering mechanism was the City action (in this case, road reconstruction). Member Mulder explained that the action was initiated by the City; the City attempts to accommodate the wishes of the property owner. Chair Klausing asked if there was a log ical alternative (no). Motion: Member Rhody moved, seconded by Member Mulder, to recommend approval of the Charles McCann request for a 12-foot driveway access point (apron) variance based on the following findings of the project report dated June 14, 2000: 1. The City's Pavement Management Program and the reconstruction of Grandview Avenue has required Mr. McCann to apply for a variance if he wants to keep his driveway apron in its current location. 2. Under current policy the City would not require Mr. McCann to comply with the 30 setback. The City would allow the driveway to remain until such time as it were proposed for reconstruction or the roadway (as in this case) was to be reconstructed. 3. Requiring the driveway access point to be adjusted in any capacity would require unnecessary modifications to the existing driveway as it extends from the street to the garage. 4. The proposed variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, provided standards/conditions are attached to insure that redevelopment of the site is completed in accordance with the plans proposed by the applicant. Ayes: 7, Klausing, Cunningham, Wilke, Egli, Olson, Mulder, Rhody Nays: 0 Gb. Planning File 3227: Thomas Chamberland, 2655 Sheldon Street, is requesting a Variance from Section 1012.02B2 (Required Yards and Open Space) of the Roseville Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of a six-foot high board-on- board fence in the front yard area (within 30 feet) adjacent to County Road C. Chair Klausing opened the hearing and requested Thomas Paschke to provide a verbal summary of the June 14, 2000 project report regarding the request by Thomas Chamberland who seeks a two-foot height variance for a fence. The purpose is to construct a 6' high board-on-board fence on the side front yard of a corner lot. The fence would be located behind coniferous trees and outside the sight triangle. Thomas Paschke was asked why the applicant did not ask for 6.5 feet height. Mr. Chamberland explained that fences are six feet in height and are raised off the ground approximately six inches. Member Egli asked how many of these fence requests have been received? Thomas Paschke noted that most are along County Road C, from Hamline to Snelling. Member Cunningham asked whether the findings should indicate the exact location of the fence on County Road C. Thomas Chamberland explained the height of the fence and the need to raise it off the dirt. The fence will be built north of the pines along County Road C and be parallel to County Road C. Member Egli asked if other options, including shrubbery, had been considered. How much pruning will be done on the pines? Mr Chamberland will prune bottom branches and will plant hostas beneath the pines. No comment from the public; Chair Klausing closed the hearing. Motion: Member Cunningham moved, Member Rhody seconded, to recommend approval of the variance to allow construction of a 6.5 foot fence height (2'5" variance) for property located at 2655 Sheldon Street, based on the findings as set forth in the project report of June 14, 2000, as follows: 1. Most of the properties along County Road C have been granted similar variances, the most recent being approved in 1998 (1404 Talisman Curve). The fence of choice by these neighbors is a solid board on board fence, 6.5 feet in height.