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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14, 2000 Keis asked what the hardship would be to warrant granting the variance for the extra curb cut. The Planner reported that the hardship has to be based on the physical conditions of the property related to shape or topography or any other conditions that would prevent the reasonable use of the property. Evans pointed out that due to the location of the building on the property and the limited maneuverability on the site, a second driveway access is needed on Spruce Street. Evans pointed out that it is difficult from the site diagram to understand the maneuvering problems with the site. Evans indicated that the issue is getting trucks in and out of the site. Knudsen pointed out that the site already has two curb cuts on Ryan Lane and one on Spruce. The applicant is asking for a fourth curb cut on Spruce. Knudsen felt it was difficult to find a hardship to justify a fourth curb cut for a property that already has three. The City Administrator indicated that the building is very close to the street; therefore, there are some physical constraints making maneuverability on the site difficult. Barraclough pointed out that being able to maneuver through the site is critical to the operation of the business. Duray asked if the City has allowed additional curb cuts on any other properties in Ryan Industrial Park. The City Administrator pointed out that currently the curb cut on Spruce Street is one large open area. The City has asked that the property be brought into conformance with the site plan that was approved in 1999 and called for one 24-foot curb cut on Spruce Street. The applicant has indicated that this will not work for their business. As a result, the variance has been requested allowing an additional curb cut. The Administrator pointed out that given the close proximity of the Public Works Garage to the street, the City has allowed a large open curb cut for that building. Mr. Knudsen recommended approval of the Amendment to Conditional Use Permit allowing the expansion of outdoor storage area for 182 Ryan Lane as requested by Janis Evans and recommended approval of the Variance allowing a second driveway access on Spruce Street as requested based on the following criteria and subject to the recommendations of the Code Enforcement Officer as outlined in his report dated September 14, 2000: *The second driveway access on Spruce Street is needed to allow