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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 13, 2000 Mary Lou Kostecki, LaBore Road, appeared before the Commission. Kostecki submitted a letter from Florence Radford, 685 Keller Parkway, in opposition to the variance. Mrs. Radford was present at the meeting, but asked that Mrs. Kostecki represent her. Mrs. Radford was concerned with lights from vehicles shining into her property as well as access for snow removal, emergency vehicles, as well as garbage trucks. Mrs. Kostecki pointed out that Frattalone Excavating is located in the City, and suggested that this company be contacted for an opinion as to installation of a driveway from Keller Parkway. Kostecki felt there would be creative ways to get the access in from Keller Parkway. Kostecki read a letters both dated July 13`x' from Morris and Beverly Jespersen, 651 LaBore Road, and from Nancy and Jerome Carroll, 670 LaBore Road, in opposition to the variance. Kostecki read a letter from her and Paul Kostecki dated July 13`x' in opposition to the variance. Keis asked if the driveway would be workable with an 11% grade. Leonzal replied that it would be impractical. Beetman again pointed out that the driveway from LaBore Road can be pulled back up to 30 feet from the adjacent property lines. Keis acknowledged that this is a very sensitive issue for the neighborhood. He pointed out that there are two ways that the Planning Commission can handle the situation. The first would be to rule on the issue one way or the other and send it on to the City Council. The second would be to table the matter for one month to allow time for the neighbors to get together with the O'Neil's to see if a solution can be worked out. Montour suggested that the O'Neil's and their representatives set up a meeting with the neighbors to discuss the options. Barraclough also pointed out that there are many lots on Keller Parkway with steep grades, and there has been some creativity used on these lots to address access issues. Keis asked if the O'Neil's were willing to work with the neighbors to see of a compromise could be reached. Mr. O'Neil replied that he would work with the neighbors. Mr. O'Neil reported that he would provide fencing and screening to lessen the impact of the driveway. He also noted that he wished to retain as many trees on his property as practical.