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The Community Development staff recommends approval of the 15.5 foot variance to Section 1004.02D5 (Dwelling Dimensions - Front Yard Setback) and a variance to Section 602.02 (Parking on Boulevard Prohibited) of the Roseville City Code for Roland Gisvold allowing the construction of a 20 foot wide by 22 foot deep attached garage at 970 Transit Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The proposed front yard addition (north) is limited to an encroachment of a distance not to exceed 15.5 feet or to a point no closer than 14.5 feet from the front yard property line. The garage can be designed with a west facing door and a new "L" shaped drive is possible, without parking in the boulevard. b. The addition matches or is to be similar to that of the existing building in color and/or materials. c. Gutters and downspouts are placed along the eve of the additions where appropriate to properly direct roof drainage onto the subject parcel and away from neighboring properties. d. Windows be placed along the north and east building wall to break up the long mass. e. The review and approval of a building permit consistent with the approved plans and variance. Member Traynor asked if the current garage would become living space. (No, storage space). Thomas Paschke explained parking in driveway versus boulevard. He explained options for on-site parking. Vice Chair Mulder asked if Transit is planned to be widened (No plan). Vice Chair Mulder asked if there is City liability for having a car parked in the Boulevard (No added liability). Member Traynor asked if a condition could be added to require no parking in the driveway for safety purposes. Thomas Paschke explained that the City attempts to retain the right-of-way, but administering conditions and code is difficult. Member Ipsen asked what applicant response was (Opposed because of trees and driveway removal). Member Peper asked if trees along the west side would be removed (None). Mr. Gisvold said the City staff proposal would require tree removal. He said he was opposed to the staff proposal because it would abut windows, remove trees and create backing problems. Mr. Gisvold said he has no plans to park in the boulevard area. Member Bakeman said he now has two cars and a boat. There were no public comments offered. Vice Chair Mulder closed the hearing and asked the Commission for comments. Member Bakeman stated she was concerned with parking on the boulevard because of safety-line of sign issues on adjoining property when backing out of the driveway. Vice Chair Mulder said the massive nature of the architecture may require windows and/or other treatment to eliminate stark walls. Vice Chair Mulder stated the City alternative creates as many problems. The applicant's proposal works well, but parking in the boulevard should not be allowed. Member Bakeman said she does not like either option. General discussion ensued regarding garage depth. Motion: Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Traynor, to recommend approval of a variance to Section 1004.02D5 of the Roseville City Code for Roland Gisvold, 970 Transit Avenue, allowing the construction of an attached two stall garage based on the findings in Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 and a condition that no parking on the driveway of the project report dated May 7, 2003. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. b. Planning File 3465: Request by Kenneth Berger, 3063 Victoria Street, for a Variance to Section 1004.01A9 (Prohibited Location) to allow construction of a detached accessory building in the front yard. Acting Chair Mulder opened the hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke provides a summary of the project report dated May 7,2003.