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MINUTES Planning Commission August 11, 1988 years to do so. DeBace pointed out that both buildings would be sprinkled which is a big expense. The Planner stated that the three -year period was a starting point. The Planner pointed out that the Council indicated that since junk yards are a non - conforming use, no improvements could be made to non - conforming uses without bringing the situation into conformance. DeBace also pointed out that one of the additions will enfringe into the 40 foot setback by 2 feet. The Planner stated that the setback variance was a reasonable one, pointing out that the sight lines on the street are at about 19 feet. DeBace again objected to the 30 foot right -of -way from R & S. The Planner pointed out that R & S would have 25 to 26 feet in front of their garage doors and this should leave them adequate room. DeBace disagreed, pointing out that if anyone parked in front of the garage doors the rest of the site would be blocked off. Costa asked if additional land could be taken from the Zilge property. The Planner pointed out that the right -of -way is already within 7 or 8 feet from the Zilge building. Costa asked if there is a lot of traffic using this road. Louie Rustad replied that there was limited traffic and pointed out that the 40 foot road has been no problem for the past 15 years. Davison asked if a 45 foot right -of -way would be a compromise that R & S could live with. DeBace again objected to taking more right -of -way from the R & S property than from the Zilge property. DeLonais asked if there were any other streets in the City with 40 -foot right -of -ways. The Planner replied that there is a residential street off of LaBore that has a 40 foot right -of -way with a 10 foot easement for a short section. DeBace felt there was more traffic on that street than there is on the street adjacent to R & S. DeBace felt that the snow storage concern was not legitimate pointing out that R & S would remove the snow from their property, if necessary. Costa pointed out that if the road right -of -way remains at 40 feet, anyone buying property in the area will be aware of the situation and developments can be planned accordingly. If the street is a problem, developers will find other property. Page 3