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The Commission asked for details of why property owners were not issued permits. Member Mulder said he understood the uniqueness of the site as it relates to the PUD. The challenge is that there has been significant investment, but isn't there additional space on the site for the building. Member Peper asked if the siding was changed (Yes, to vinyl). Chair Duncan noted little response from owner, and costliness of reducing the size of the driveway. Member Traynor agreed with the concerns of Members Mulder and Duncan. Member Mulder asked if staff encourages this type of request. Is the site better today with the improvements or left as was with no improvements? Paul Rudolph, manager of the site, explained that the Pigeon Club has attempted to improve the premises. The shed and garage were there when purchased. The new shed is 6' x 20'. The new driveway was done by a contractor, without a permit. They have worked with the neighbors. Bob Korn, President of Viking Racing Pigeon, noted the site was purchase in 1975. There have been no complaints prior to 1995. Mr.Korn noted that on April 26th the old shed was moved out. The concrete contractor removed all sidewalks and blacktop. A concrete pad was built to hold the new shed east of the garage. The shed was resided. The property owners to the south did not like further privacy fencing, but more fencing. He requested removal of the old southerly shed. Mr. Korn showed pictures of the new driveway, including driveway turn-around at the rear of the site. A lawn care service has been hired to manage the site. The Club parks on the west side of the street, not in front of any homeowners, as well as overflow parking in the American Legion Club lot. Member Mulder asked if there is a shrubbery planting plan (Neighbor to south thinks it looks good now). Planting along east side of shed would be on a sloped right-of-way. (There is no shrubbery setback requirement). AI Jensen, 690 W. County Rd C, said the shed is an improvement. The lawn and house look better. The "Rosetown" sign is ugly. Barbara Berke, 728 w. County Rd C, said the property update has been an improvement and she appreciated the new work. She has no issue with the variance. Debby Perry, 720 County Rd C, said she has no complaints regarding the improvements. Rover Hesteen., 269 Rosetown Court, said what happens to the Club property most impacts his property visually. He felt they have acted in good faith and been cooperative. The east side of the garage is the best location for the new shed (as now located). It is an asset. Member Mulder said he felt the Club acted in good faith and he will support the variance. The driveway appears to be of similar size to the old drive. Part of the issue was the conversion of the Legion drive to a road which was beyond there control. The property looks better. Member Traynor said he will support it based on hardships for placement of the shed elsewhere on the site. He complimented applicant and neighbors. He asked staff to review contractor licenses for not getting permit. There being no further comments, Chair Duncan closed the hearing. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Peper, to recommend approval of the request by Viking Pigeon Club for a variance to Section 1004.02D4 (Yard Requirements - Setbacks) and Section 1004.01A6 (Maximum Total Surface Area) of the Roseville City Code, based on the findings of Section 6 and conditions of Section 7 of the project report dated July 10, 2002, as follows: a. A property survey indicating all structures, driveway and sidewalk, and their dimensions and square footage. b. The shed being screened with a year round landscaping on the south and a portion of the east of the property