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Planning Commission Minutes February 27, 1996 Page 2 . The following changes were noted: Article III. Term Limits: Change language to read "It is suaaested an individual commissioner be limited to serving 2 (two) terms. It is suaaested that before being considered for another appointment to the Planning Commission........." Article IV. Section 8.1. No.5: Change to read "The applicant will then have an opportunity to answer questions." Article IV. Section 1 0.2. Conflict of Interest: Add the following sentence at the beginning of the paragraph: "The Planning Commissioners shall comply with the City of Elk River's Conflict of Interest Ordinance." Also, delete the second paragraph in this section. Article IV. Section 9.1. General: Peter Beck will work with Steve Ach to revise this section to clarify that the Planning Commission shall be in compliance with the State of Minnesota Open Meeting Law. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RULES AND PROCEDURES AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER SULLIVAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. ...........................--.-.........-----_._---_..------- - -------- - - --- - - --.-----.......................---.............".".,............."........ 6.PJOril"liribd8mrrlissiQr1RePreser"lfdHvet80ttehd3/1f.Mr6GitVC8GI1CilMegttrid Commissioner Minton will attend the March 18, 1996, City Council meeting. . Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Mr. and Mrs. Raivala, 18648 Simonet Drive, are requesting a ten foot front yard setback variance from the required 30 foot front yard setback in order to construct a detached 22' x 16' garage. The property is 75' x 211' (.38 acres in size) and is located in Best Point of Lake Orono. There does not appear to be any special conditions unique to this site that are not applicable to other properties in the area. It is staff's opinion that this request does not meet the five standards for granting a variance and recommended denial. Kathleen Raivala, 18648 Simonet Drive, applicant, explained that they plan to remove the trees mentioned in the staff report even if they are not allowed to build the garage in the requested location. Mrs. Raivala stated they have had a problem with large branches falling, and also, the electric company has to trim the trees every year because they interfere with the power lines. Mrs. Raivala noted she has perennials which would be destroyed if the garage was placed in the location proposed by staff. Mrs. Raivala submitted letters from all 20 residents in her neighborhood supporting their request. She added that her neighbor, Mike Trunnell, received a similar variance in the past. . Chair Dillon opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Dillon closed the public hearing.