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MINUTES PLANNING COL\4MISSION JULY 3, 2004 PROPERTY DIVISION/ COMBINATION PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT _ Lenthe indicated that Were were other property owners in the neighborhood opposed to the garage. He indicated that he would like to see property values kept up., and Peit that a large garage abutting his property and blocking sunlight would decrease his property value. Lenthe felt there were other areas on the lot where the garage could be placed that would be less intrusive on his property. Adelmann pointed out that the Lenthe deck is less than three feet from the property line, thus does not comply with the required live -foot setback for decks. Duray indicated that he understands Mr. Lenthe's position, but noted that the proposal meets the City's code requirements. Adelmann indicated that part of the reason he wants the second garage is for additional inside storage space. Adelmann noted that the proposed garage would match the house as closely as possible even to the point of having brick on the front. Rheaume noted that he understands the concerns expressed by Mr. Lenthe regarding the impact to his deck. Rheaume pointed out, however, that the proposal meets the City's code requirements. Duray asked if Mr. Adelmann would be willing to add some screening. Lenthe indicated that ivy or pine trees would break up the appearance of a solid wall abutting his deck. Adelmann indicated that he would be willing to add some reasonable landscaping- to soften the look of the structure. Duray recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow a second garage at 3 l5 Savage Lane in addition to the existing attached itarage subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner and subject to Mr. Adelmann adding landscaping to provide some screening of the garage from the adjacent property. Motion seconded by Wojcik. Motion carried 5 — 0. Mr. George Rossez appeared before the Commission requesting approval of a Property Division / Combination. Preliminary and Final Plat to subdivide a oonion of 203 Australian Avenue and add it to property located at 205 Little Canada Road. It was noted that the property in question is zoned General Business iB -31.