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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 8, 2006 large and there are a lot of trees on the property. No trees will be removed except for one that is damaged. Duray asked if the sports court would be in the rear yard. O'Neil indicated that after the lots are combined, the sports court would be in the rear yard of the property. The City Planner indicated that Keller Parkway would be the front yard of the combined lot. The sports court is proposed to be located behind the rear line of the house that will remain. Rheaume asked about the potential for future subdivision of the property. The City Planner noted that the property owner would have to apply for a subdivision and go through the appropriate approval process before the Planning Commission and the Council. Any current ordinances at the time of application would have to be complied with. O'Neil asked if she could work with her neighbor regarding the installation of trees to close of the LaBore Road driveway area. She noted that the neighbor has a pool and she would like his input to minimize the amount of leaves that may blow into the pool. Hall asked if the LaBore Road driveway would be completely removed and if curbing would be installed. The City Planner stated that he did not believe there was curbing in this particular area of LaBore Road. O'Neil asked if a portion of the blacktop at the street could be retained so that her neighbor would have an overflow parking area. The City Planner reported that the Code requires that the driveway be completely removed. O'Neil agreed to completely remove the LaBore Road driveway and sod the area. The Planner noted that there is no requirement that O'Neil plant trees or shrubs in this area. Hall asked about the substandard condition of the house at 640 LaBore Road. O'Neil described the condition of the house indicating its poor shape and her desire to remove the house and garage. The house is currently vacant. Knudsen noted the Planner's report indicating that the fence around the sports court must be vinyl- coated and either black or green. O'Neil stated that she agreed with this requirement. Duray asked for an explanation on the Code related to sports courts. The City Planner reported that recreational uses are permitted accessory uses in the R -1 District. The Planner noted that the issue that arose in a recent review of a hockey rink/sports court was the fact that the sports court was located in the front yard of a property. The Planner noted that Mrs. O'Neil is proposing a basketball court in the rear yard of her property, which is a 2