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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 12, 1990 VARIANCE'.:;:;:,, FOR-HORSESHOE DRIVEWAY: , VERMEERSCH compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as contained in his report dated July 10, 1990 as well as requiring that a fence be constructed along the western property line of the Poolside property. Motion seconded by Bendel. Motion carried 7 - 0. Mr. Chuck Vermeersch appeared before the Commission requesting approval of a variance to allow a horseshoe driveway with two curb cuts at his property at 626 East County Road B -2. Vermeersch explained the drainage of the area which flows through his property. The City Planner reported that the present driveway is quite steep and very short. The Planner reported that double driveway entrances are usually opposed because they cause for too many curb cuts along the street as well as drainage problems. However, in this instance the Planner stated that he is recommending approval since he could not come up with an acceptable option. Drabik asked if this variance is approved, if other properties on County Road B -2 would make the same request. The Planner noted that the drainage of the other County Road B -2 lots is different. The Planner also reported that he has discussed with the Building Inspector the need to check grades for garages more carefully before granting building permits. Bendel recommended approval of the variance requested by Charles and Mary Ann Vermeersch to allow a horseshoe driveway with two curb cuts for their property at 626 East County Road B -2. Motion seconded by Garske. Motion carried 7 - 0. Mr. Fred Smith, neighbor across the street from the Vermeersch's, expressed concern about how the driveway would look from their property. Smith pointed out that the property is somewhat elevated and was concerned that there would be a large view of blacktop. Vermeersch explained his concerns for backing out onto Page 11 -36-