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'1t'1! TRS Planning Commission .Tan. 5, 1.013 Cordie Howe Variance (Cont.) The Planner reported that Mr. Howe will need a conditional use permit in order to construct four- plexes in an R -2 zoning district. The Planner reported that the property was previously zoned R -3 and was down -zoned to R -2. The Planner also stated that the variance is minimal and reported that to the north of Lot 1, on which the variance is required, is the Old County Road C right -of -way. Mr. Howe is also requesting that he be allowed to tie into the driveway that is currently m located over this right -of -way.' The Planner pointed out that the right -of -way is 66 feet wide that this exceeds the City's requirements. Mr. Ler1ay asked who owned the right-of-way. The Planner was not sure whether it was owned by the City or County and stated that there was no reason why the developer could not request that it be vacated. The Planner also stated that the proposed land use was appropriate, and the variance justifiable. The Planner then reported that Mr. Howe is proposing to have joint driveways for Lots 4 and 5 and Lots 2 And 3, with Lot 1 using the driveway on the Old County Road C right -of -way. The Planner stated that from a planning prospective joint driveways were good. However, Mr. Howe is proposing 16 feet driveways and the Planner recommended that the driveways be at least 20 feet wide. The Planner also suggested that the developer he required to submit a legal agreement for the maintenance of these driveways. The Planner stated that the City Attorney has suggested that Mr. Howe submit a hold harmless agreement to the City for anything that could occur on the driveway that crosses the Old County Road C right -of -way. The agreement should also contain a provision that the property cannot be claimed by adverse possession. Le' ?ay asked who this driveway would be shared with. Wr. DeLonais stated that it is 'dally Tierreau's driveway. The Planner reported that the orr1inance requires 3 parkin, spaces Par oath Four -pLcx. The ?Canner pointed out that the narking is provided in front of the garages. The Planner suggested that these snares he provided on the other side of the parking lot. Also the parking area does not have adequate width. 'ir. Matson then stated that the units have no storaga space provided. The Planner suggested that no outdoor storage he allowed and suggested that the plans he redrawn to provide for some additional storage space. The Planner stated that the above is all included in the recommendations contained in his written report. The Planner also reported that Mr. Howe has submitted a landscape plan 1'