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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 2007
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was
called to order by Chairperson Daninger on December 11, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Chairperson Daninger, Commissioners Tim Kirchoff,
Michael Casey, Valene Holthus, Douglas Falk and Dennis
Cleveland.
Commissioners absent: Devon Walton.
Also present: City Plarmer, Courtney Bednarz
Others
0 APPRO V AL OF MINUTES.
November 13,2007
Commissioner Holthus indicated that two Commission Members are listed as absent and
present and should be reflected correctly.
Motion by Casey, seconded by Falk, to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried
on a 5-ayes, O-nays, I-present (Kirchoff), I-absent (Walton) vote.
PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE (07-04) TO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS OF CITY CODE 12-4-3 TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO THE
HOUSEAT 1657145TH LANENW.
Mr. Bednarz stated the applicant is seeking approval of a variance to allow an addition to
the front of the existing house that would encroach six feet into the front yard setback.
Commissioner Kirchoff asked in reference to the zoning or finding a hardship, would a
road running on a piece of property be considered a hardship based on the unique
character of a cul-de-sac. Mr. Bednarz stated the City has approved variances in the past
0 where the curve of the street has affected the location.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes - December 11, 2007
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0 Commissioner Holthus wondered if there was any neighbor input regarding this. Mr.
Bednarz indicated he has not received any phone calls regarding this.
Motion by Casey, seconded by Kirchoff, to open the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Motion
carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
Mr. Roman Fraulini, 1633 l45th Lane NW, urged the Commission to recommend
approval because he did not think this would change the look of the neighborhood. He
did not see a problem with the garage coming out a few feet.
Mr. Jeff Kuznia, 1645 l45th Lane NW, stated they live in the cul-de-sac and would also
urge the City to approve this variance.
Commissioner Holthus asked if the basement is finished because it looks like a large
house from the photographs but the report only indicated it has two bedrooms.
Mr. Ryan Yenish stated the basement is finished off but he would like to keep the
bedrooms on the same level as the other two bedrooms because he would like to have his
children near their room. He stated there are not any bedrooms on the lower level.
Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Casey, to close the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Motion
0 carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
Commissioner Kirchoff stated it helps to see the neighbors support this whether they
approve of it or not. He stated this helps with the decision making. Chairperson
Daninger concurred.
Motion by Casey, seconded by Holthus, to recommend to the City Council approval of a
variance to allow an addition to the front of the existing house that would encroach six
feet into the front yard setback. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, I-present
(Cleveland), I-absent (Walton) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the December 18, 2007
City Council meeting.
RESIDENT FORUM: 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
This item is intended to allow property owners an opportunity to ask questions and make
comments about the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Bednarz stated he received a letter today from a resident at 14861 Prairie Road,
regarding the sewer trunk to the south. He was requesting that it be extended sooner than
0 plarmed to his property to serve the proposed upcoming development.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes - December 11, 2007
Page 3
0 Commissioner Falk wondered how many years out is it slated before it is proposed to be
served. Mr. Bednarz stated according to the map, it is slated for 2020-2025 as an
estimate for service to the area.
The Commission discussed with staff the possibility of bringing the sewer trunk up from
the south to this property.
Mr. Bednarz stated staff will put the details together and what the impacts would be to
the system and will bring it back for a more formal review.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items.
Mr. Bednarz mentioned that the Advisory Commission applications deadline is Friday.
He stated the Council will choose dates for interviews at their next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT.
0 Motion by Falk, seconded by Casey, to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Motion carried
on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary
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