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. . . Planning Commission Mintues March 24, 1992 Page 4 across their property. Ms. Mills stated that she had witnesses and license numbers of vehicles driving across their property. Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing. Commissioner Eberley supported staff's concern regarding police protection as this would be an additional cost to City services. commissioner Minton didn't see could make a big difference hall. Mr. Wilson explained that to other places to play pool. how a few extra people after 1:00 a.m. in financially supporting the billiards the people in this area are now going Chairman Nadeau felt that the City needs a place for kids to go. At least if their playing pool, they're not outside getting into trouble. Chairman Nadeau felt the hours should be extended as he would like to see the Players Club stay open. He suggested putting up a fence to keep vehicles from intruding on the nursing home property. Chairman Nadeau suggested maybe they should table the request to give the Planning Commission more time to study the issue and come up with solutions to alleviate the concerns such as extra police patrol, and violations on nursing home property. COMMISSIONER SPOTTS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO PLAYER'S CLUB'S CURRENT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE BILLIARD FACILITY TO BE EXTENDED TO 4:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 0-3. CHAIRMAN NADEAU ABSTAINED FROM THE VOTE. The Planning Commission suggested that they would like to see the City Council consider compromise measures to allow the possibility of extending the hours by eliminating the possible traffic concerns between the billiards hall and adjoining property and concerns regarding the extra police patrol. 6. Consider Variance Request (Front Yard Setback) by Charles & Ann Christensen/P.H. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, explained that Charles & Ann Christensen of 5221 Michaele Lane, Minnetonka, are requesting a variance from the front yard setback requirement. Because of the low ground and poor soils on the lot, the applicants would like to set their house back only 30 feet from the property line rather than the 50 feet that is now required. Ms. Szklarski, briefly addressed each of the standards as well as the applicant's response to these standards. Staff is recommending approval of the request subject to the three stipulations as outlined in staff's memo dated 3/12/92. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. The following people were opposed to the request: