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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Page 6 Discussion included ongoing concerns of the adjoining neighbor on the south regarding close proximity of the front of the existing structure on the current proposal; and size of the addition as revised (14’ wide x 36’ deep). Mr. Stark advised Commissioners that, in discussions at tonight’s meeting with City Engineer Bloom, staff had previously failed to recognize that Oasis Pond is listed with a shoreland classification, and that would change maximum impervious coverage allowed at 25%, rather than the 30%; further advocating denial of the application. Applicant, Julia Nordling, 1689 County Road C-2 Mr. Nordling provided written comments prepared by her husband, Brian Nordling, related to staff comments and recommendations; and disputing those recommendations and requesting approval of their application. Ms. Nordling summarized those comments by opining that anything less than the requested 36’ depth would be insufficient for their needs. Ms. Nordling further opined that the concerned neighbor was only present on their property for six (6) months of each year; and the proposed garage would not be facing the neighboring home. Ms. Nordling opined the applicant’s intent that they proposed to improve their property and the neighborhood through the requested improvement. Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing, with no one appearing for or against. Commissioner Doherty expressed his concern with the property’s proximity to Oasis Pond; in addition to the excessive length of the 36’ long garage, only five feet (5”) from the property line; and spoke in support of DENYING the request. Chair Boerigter concurred with Commissioner Doherty; noting the significant deviation being requested and the proximity to Oasis Pond; and spoke in support of DENYING the request as presented. Commissioner Martinson concurred; opining that she questioned the stated need in the application narrative, and the inconvenience of cars in one garage parked back to back in comparison to the existing driveway being narrower. Commissioner Martinson spoke in support of DENYING the request as presented, further opining that the building was too long along the property line. MOTION Member Doherty moved, seconded by Member Boerigter to adopt Variance Board Resolution No. 61 entitled, “A Resolution DENYING a 200 square foot VARIANCE to Section 1004.1A(6) (Maximum Total Surface Area) of the Roseville City Code for Brian Nordling, 1689 County Road C-2 (PF07-030);” based on the comments and findings outlined in Section 5 of the project report dated July 11, 2007; with Chair Boerigter offering a friendly amendment to the draft resolution language to reflect proximity of the subject property to Oasis Pond, and 25% impervious surface area calculations and restrictions. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion carried TO DENY. Chair Boerigter advised that, by Consensus, the Variance Board was designating him as Chair, and Commissioner Doherty as Vice Chair. 5. Adjournment Chair Boerigter adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.