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MINUTES Planning Commission November 13, 1986 Neamy Mr. Ton Moore, representing Mrs. Neamy, appeared before the Property Commission requesting approval of a division of the Neamy property Division into three lots. Mr. DeLonais pointed out that the property division as proposed would require a variance. Mr. Moore reported that the property is located at the corner of Vanderbie and LaBore. Mrs. Neamy was previously in for a division of this property in 1979, however, due to a thoroughfare plan for the area, no action was taken on the division. However, the thoroughfare plan has since been vacated, and Mrs. Neamy assumed that the property division approval was just a formality. DeLonais pointed out that proposed Lot A would need to be 80 feet wide as it is a corner lot. This would require a variance of 4.5 feet for the si deyard setback to the "foamy hone. The Planner reported that he could not recommend that a variance be granted as there is no hardship. The Planner submitted a proposal for the division of the Neamy property. In the Planner's proposal no variance is required. Mrs. Neamy stated that she was not in favor of the Planner's proposal as it would leave her with no backyard. Moore pointed out that they are aware that a public 'hearing needs to be held on the variance request. However, they have contacted all the neighbors, except for two who were not hone, and the neighbors had no objection to their proposal. Davison pointed out that by dividing the lots as proposed by frs. Neamy, a situation would be created where a variance would be necessary. Moore stated that they are requesting either a 4.5 foot variance for the setback to the Heamy hone or a 5 foot width variance for Lot A. Moore pointed out that Lot A would still meet square footage requirements. Moore also pointed out that the neighbors 'nave no objection to the proposal and prefer it to the Planner's proposal. Timmons pointed out that the City cannot grant variances unless there is a true hardship. Timmons pointed out that the Neamy property can be split into three lots without a variance under the Planner's proposal. Moore indicated that the Council felt that the "leanly proposal was better than the one recommended by the Planner. Davison felt that the City's actions need to be consistent and whatever action the Council takes, the Council will have to defend in the future. Page -10-