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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, October 04, 2006 Page 2 code-compliant; actual sales display parking area limit of thirteen (13) spaces; and distance of parallel parking spaces (3 spots) to County Road C. Staff recommended approval of the request, by adoption of a Variance Board Resolution approving a fifteen foot (15’) variance OR 22’ variance to allow the continued use of a pre- existing parking lot that lies within the newly established required front yard setback for property at 1755 County Road C, based on the comments and findings of Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated October 4, 2006. City Engineer Debra Bloom summarized her inspection of the site and confirmed staff’s recommendation, noting that the proposal met minimum standards, and opining that the reorganization of the site in the proposal actually was more attractive and created better circulation of the site; further opined that she found no site issues with the flow and public safety or the drive lane, sidewalk, relocation of the fencing, or proposed parking; and no interference with the operation of the right-of-ways. Applicant, Dave Ohrt, Cummings Mobility Mr. Ohrt expressed his willingness to work with staff to discourage parking on the area through installation of planters or some kind of device to prevent parking in the area of concern. Mr. Ohrt’s preference would not be for removal of existing bituminous due to cost factors. Further discussion involved the inclusion of a provision to make it clear that no vehicles were to be parked within nineteen feet (19’) of the sidewalk, and that some type of barrier needed to be put in place to prevent exceptions. Commissioner Boerigter was supportive of the request with the above-referenced condition; encouraging the applicant to remove existing bituminous in that area as it deteriorated. Commissioner Doherty expressed preference for removal of the pavement, but recognized the difficulty in enforcing such a condition; and opined his support of the proposal conditioned as referenced by Commissioner Boerigter. No one appeared for or against the project at the hearing. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing. MOTION – Resolution #2 at 22’ Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Boerigter, to adopt Variance Board Resolution No. 46 entitled, “A Resolution Approving a 22-Foot Variance to §1007.01 (Minimal Industrial Area & Building Dimensional Requirements – Front yard Parking Lot Setback) of the Roseville City Code for Cummings Mobility, 1755 County Road C (PF 3767);” allowing the continued use of a pre-existing parking lot that lies within the newly established required front yard setback for property at 1755 County Road C; based on the comments and findings of Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated October 4, 2006; amended as follows: Condition 1: The site and this applicant/use (Cummings Mobility) shall be limited to a front yard vehicle sales/display area not exceeding fifteen (15) [ten (10)] vehicles. Condition 5: Eliminate existing language: “The variance (if granted) shall expire within six (6) months of their approval if a sign permit is not issued for the respective site pursuant to §1013.03 of the City Code.” New Condition 5: Add new lan guage: “No vehicles are to be parked within nineteen feet (19’) of the sidewalk along County Road C. Cummings Mobility will work with staff to determine a method for making the remaining pavement in that area unparkable.” Ayes: 3 Nays: 0