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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION April 5, 1990 Marge Doody, resident of the area, asked why more multiples were being proposed in the area. Doody stated that the City approves all of Mr. Schrier's proposals, and asked why Schrier needs another variance. DeLonais pointed out that there have been previous development proposals for this property which have been denied by the City due to concerns about density and building height. DeLonais pointed out that the duplexes will serve as a buffer to the buildings located across the street. Mrs. Nash disagreed. Costa pointed out that the area has changed a lot over the past several years, and did not believe that a single - family home would sell on the property in question. DeLonais pointed out that the previous proposal was to develop 8 units on the property. Costa asked the size of the units. Seibel replied that each duplex unit would have two bedrooms and the duplexes would be 38 feet by 48 feet. The Planner reported that the buildings would be 3,600 square feet in size, each having two units plus garages leaving 1,300 to 1,400 square feet of livable area per unit. Drabik suggested that landscaping would soften the effect of the buildings. The City Planner replied that the Commission can require additional landscaping as a condition of variance approval pointing out that the City's landscaping requirements are relatively minimal. Mrs. Doody stated that she would prefer to see the lot remain undeveloped. Mrs. Nash suggested that if the proposal is approved, the City should require a turn - around in the driveway so that cars are not backing onto the street. Mrs. Nash asked why the City should grant a variance to allow the land to conform to Mr. Schrier's proposal, rather than requiring the development to conform to the land. Page 5