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Commission postpones Fredricksen variance for resubmission with larger setback
Summary
The Commission postponed consideration of Scott & Stacey Fredricksen's variance application for a deck at 701 Rambler St after staff and commissioners raised fire‑safety and criteria concerns; applicants were advised to resubmit with at least a five‑foot setback.
The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission voted March 10 to postpone action on a variance request from Scott & Stacey Fredricksen for 701 Rambler St (PID: 01-011-552). Aaron Buller, representing the applicants, corrected an error in the staff report regarding setbacks and said the applicants would be willing to amend the proposal. Commission Secretary Sarah Fine‑Walsh moved to postpone pending resubmission with a minimum 5‑foot setback; the motion passed unanimously.
Commission Chair Chris Fry raised fire code concerns, noting a 10‑foot clearance requirement between buildings and the potential for snow shed if a roof were added to the deck. Director Liz Cabrera reminded commissioners that variance approval must meet legal criteria and suggested postponement if commissioners could not identify the necessary criteria findings. The minutes record the applicants seeking clarification after the motion to postpone.
