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Approved <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS <br /> CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON <br /> Regular Meeting— September 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. <br /> Present: Commissioners Larry Baker, Bruce Howard, Karen Mann, Jim O'Brien, <br /> Norm Schiferl, and Paul Zisla. <br /> Absent: Tom O'Keefe and Commissioner Sharon Doffing. <br /> Also Present: Grant Fernelius, Community Development Director. <br /> Agenda Review: Agenda approved. <br /> Approval of Minutes: The August 15, 2006 was approved. <br /> Council Action: No Council report given. <br /> Announcements: Fernelius reported that Janice Gundlach, City Planner, had her baby <br /> and he will be covering her duties while she is on maternity leave. <br /> Public Hearings: NC06-01 Type 4 Non-Conforming Use Permit for allowing <br /> construction of additions to the home where the front yard setback is 29' where 30' <br /> is required. <br /> The subject site has a single-family home that encroaches into the front yard setback and <br /> a shed that encroaches into the side yard setback; the owner wishes to construct an <br /> addition to the house and garage. The proposed addition does not encroach into any <br /> required setback and the applicant has stated that they will move the shed to meet setback <br /> requirements, thus reducing the number of non-conformities on the site. Staff believes <br /> issuance of a Type-4 Non-Conforming Use Permit is appropriate under these <br /> circumstances. It appears the addition will enhance the home and will not have a <br /> detrimental appearance upon adjacent properties or the neighborhood in general. <br /> Baker inquired if the house was built with a variance or if the twenty-nine foot setback <br /> was an error during construction. Fernelius replied that it appears it was a construction <br /> error, but staff was unable to confirm this theory. Eleanor Carlson, homeowner, stated <br /> that the addition is for family members that are moving in. She added that the shed will <br /> be demolished. Schiferl asked if Carlson knew why the house was constructed one foot <br /> over the setback. Carlson stated that she purchased the house after it was constructed and <br /> does not know why the house is over the setback. <br /> Motion by Baker, Second by Schiferl to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. <br /> 6 Ayes, 0 Nays,MOTION CARRIED. <br /> C:ADocuments and Settings\jgoepeALocal Settings\Temporary Internet FIles\OLK28\09-19-2006.doc Page 1 of 7 <br />