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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />FEBRUARY 9, 2012 <br />In response to the open -ended nature of the hearing notice, Duray <br />indicated that the City would be very specific in the type of storage that <br />might be granted a Variance, i.e. one boat with trailer, one utility trailer, <br />and wood pile of a certain size. <br />Roberto again asked about the seasonal nature of the boat. The City <br />Planner pointed out that the code allows for this type of storage on a <br />seasonal basis on driveway in a front yard. The Planner indicated that the <br />intention of the applicant in his Variance request is that the storage would <br />be year -round and not seasonal. <br />Roberto did not feel the Variance request was reasonable, again indicating <br />that the slope on the side of the house does not preclude access to the <br />backyard. <br />Duray pointed out that the applicant would like to store up to 6 cords of <br />wood and the Planner is recommending a maximum of 2 cords. Duray <br />suggested a compromise of a 4 cord maximum. <br />Roberto noted that Anderson has driveway parking that is 2 to 3 stalls <br />wide and suggested that parking the boat with trailer and utility trailer was <br />a feasible option. Roberto presented some pictures of the Anderson <br />property and noted that it is apparent from the pictures it is possible to <br />access the Anderson backyard. Roberto felt that the City Code should be <br />complied with and Anderson should be required to store in his backyard. <br />Roberto again stated that he did not support the Variance. <br />Hall asked about the information Roberto sent to the City Administrator <br />and asked if he had any comments relative to the Administrator's <br />response. Roberto pointed out that this information related to unimproved <br />Rose Lane, and was not related to the Variance request. <br />Roberto again expressed concern with the open - endedness of the hearing <br />notice. He was also concerned that the items that Anderson is requesting <br />to store in the front yard were more appropriate for backyard storage. <br />Roberto pointed out the second photo he provided which shows how <br />Anderson previously stored items in his yard, indicating that currently <br />only the wood pile is being stored. <br />The City Planner indicated that the hearing notice was worded broadly <br />with the intention that the Commission and City Council would narrow the <br />specifics of the request at their meetings. The Planner also noted that his <br />recommendation identifies the specific items to be stored, i.e., boat with <br />trailer, utility trailer, and firewood. The Planner stated that he is not <br />recommending approval of any other items to be stored other than these <br />-8- <br />