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MINLJTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />SEPTEMBER 25, 1996 <br />privileges his neighbors have. <br />Morelan asked if only walls and a roof were being <br />added. <br />Jebens replied that the deck is deteriorating and needs <br />replacing. There are no footings under the deck, and <br />footings would have to be added to support a roof. <br />Jebens indicated that the existing deck would be <br />removed and replaced with the porch. The stairs to the <br />porch would be on a different side than the stairs to <br />the deck. <br />Scalze asked the size of the deck and the size planned <br />for the porch. <br />Jebens replied that the deck itself is 10 feet by lo <br />feet, and the stairs extend an additional 2 1/2 to 3 <br />feet. The porch is planned to be 13 feet by 13 feet. <br />Scalze pointed out that the Subdivision Ordinance says <br />the City cannot create lots which require variances in <br />order to be buildable. <br />Fahey stated when the City creates an odd-shaped lot, <br />that approval does not extend to variances. <br />Scalze pointed out if Aspen Circle had been constructed <br />without the cul-de-sac at the bends in the street, the <br />builder would only have gotten two lots at the bends. <br />The cul-de-sac made it possible for the builder to get <br />three lots. Scalze also pointed out that if the <br />developer had not placed the garage in front of the <br />house, the house could have been pulled forward <br />resulting in a larger back yard area. There would have <br />been adequate side yard setback to place a garage on <br />the side of the house. Also, property which was <br />developed is low, therefore, the Jebens' back yard is <br />sloped. Scalze pointed out that there are several <br />reasons for the way the property was platted and <br />developed. <br />Jebens stated that he would like approval of his <br />original plan for the porch. However, since the <br />Planning Commission meeting, he has met with his <br />builder and come up with a plan whereby he could off- <br />set the porch to the side. This plan would require a <br />three-foot variance rather than seven feet. <br />Fahey pointed out the reference in the ordinance of not <br />denying property owners the same rights commonly <br />3 <br />