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Planning commission approves fence and setback variances, rezoning of Lincoln School parcel and a TIF conformity resolution
Summary
The commission voted to forward approvals to the Community Development Committee and City Council for a 6‑foot front-yard fence variance at 1397 Burrows Road (applicant Kathy Kinnanen), a 5‑foot side-yard setback variance for 150 Shorewood Drive, the rezoning of 204 & 220 Willow Street to multifamily, and a resolution finding TIF District 45-1 conforms to the comprehensive plan.
At its meeting, the Detroit Lakes Planning Commission considered multiple public hearings and approved motions to forward recommendations to the Community Development Committee and City Council.
Fence variance (1397 Burrows Road): Staff (Larry, speaker 6) explained Kathy Kinnanen requested a 6‑foot front-yard privacy fence on a lot with three street frontages and a lower elevation that would make a 3‑foot fence ineffective. Kathy (speaker 5) said she has planted 18 trees but it will take years for them to screen Highway 10 traffic. Commissioner Nancy (speaker 3) moved to approve the variance…
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