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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES
April 7, 2016
Chair Swenson called the work session to order at 8:05 p.m.
Members Present: Chair Jason Swenson, Karl Drotning, Scott Einck, Pat Kaluza, Jason Kelvie,
Brooks Lillehei, and Paul Reuvers
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Director Daryl Morey and Associate Planner Frank Dempsey
Others Present: John and Tammy Stern, 17438 Goodland Court
Stern Building Setback Variance Discussion
John and Tammy Stern were present and informed the Planning Commission that they are
planning an addition to the back of their house located at 17438 Goodland Court. The proposed
addition would need a variance of approximately seven feet from the 30 foot rear yard setback
requirement due to the shallow depth of their lot, which is located at the end of a cul-de-sac
street. The Sterns stated they have spoken to their neighbors about their addition and the need
for a variance and none have expressed any opposition.
The Planning Commission discussed the seven review criteria listed in Section 11-6-5 of the
Zoning Ordinance for the consideration of variance requests. The Planning Commission stated
they do not feel that Criteria C, which states that the plight of the landowner is due to
circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner, is being met. As such, they
cannot support this variance request. The Planning Commission suggested the Sterns work with
Planning Department staff on alternatives that would meet Zoning Ordinance setback
requirements.
The Sterns thanked the Planning Commission for their time and consideration.
The work session was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Daryl Morey, Planning Director