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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 12, 2015 built. Parcel B will need to add a new curb cut. The current home does not have a garage and the driveway is on Parcel A. Duray asked about existing 9.9 foot setback for the current home. The Planner stated that that is an existing condition so even though it doesn't meet the code requirement for a 10 foot setback, it can remain as -is and it doesn't affect the subdivision. Nathan Jones, COO of Tollberg Homes, stated that they plan to demolish the existing home since it is 80 years old and not in good condition, so the non -conforming setback will go away and the new home will meet the required conditions. They have no problem with the conditions in the staff report. They want to start construction on one home yet this year. Duray asked what type of homes will be built. Jones replied that the first home will be a 4 -level style with 1460 square feet, and the price point will be in the $250k-270k's. It will be less expensive that some of the other new homes that have been built in Little Canada since it's on a busy road. Duray asked if the large trees on the property will remain. Jones stated that they are keeping all the trees possible, but will need to trim some limbs for construction. Lloyd Johnson, 2930 Edgerton Street, stated that several years ago, the city code was changed to require lot widths to now be 85 feet. He asked why this subdivision is allowing 75 foot wide lots, and will a variance be given. He noted that it was his understanding that variances required a burden, and what is the burden for this applicant. The Planner stated that the zoning ordinance originally required 75 foot wide lots for single family residential. The city later looked at the remaining land and decided to increase the lot widths for new plats, where several lots are being created. The code was changed to require 85 foot wide lots for new plats, but still allowed 75 foot wide lots for simple subdivisions that only created 1 or 2 new lots. The new code was written to specifically exempt simple subdivisions or minor subdivisions, which is the case here, so this subdivision meets the code for lot width of 75 feet and no variance is needed. Duray clarified that the applicant is not asking for a variance at this time, and if they need one later for something they will need to go through the planning process. Ronna Johnson, 2930 Edgerton Street, asked where the new home on Parcel B would be put and where would the driveway be. Jones stated that they plan to first demolish the existing house, but will build the first house -2-