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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />JULY 12, 1990 <br />VARIANCE <br />FOR HORSESHOE <br />DRIVEWAY <br />VERMEERSCH <br />compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner <br />as contained in his report dated July 10, 1990 as well <br />as requiring that a fence be constructed along the <br />western property line of the Poolside property. <br />Motion seconded by Bendel. <br />Motion carried 7 - 0. <br />Mr. Chuck Vermeersch appeared before the Commission <br />requesting approval of a variance to allow a horseshoe <br />driveway with two curb cuts at his property at 626 <br />East County Road B -2. Vermeersch explained the <br />drainage of the area which flows through his property. <br />The City Planner reported that the present driveway is <br />quite steep and very short. The Planner reported that <br />double driveway entrances are usually opposed because <br />they cause for too many curb cuts along the street as <br />well as drainage problems. However, in this instance <br />the Planner stated that he is recommending approval <br />since he could not come up with an acceptable option. <br />Drabik asked if this variance is approved, if other <br />properties on County Road B -2 would make the same <br />request. <br />The Planner noted that the drainage of the other County <br />Road B -2 lots is different. The Planner also reported <br />that he has discussed with the Building Inspector the <br />need to check grades for garages more carefully before <br />granting building permits. <br />Bendel recommended approval of the variance requested <br />by Charles and Mary Ann Vermeersch to allow a horseshoe <br />driveway with two curb cuts for their property at 626 <br />East County Road B -1. <br />Motion seconded by Garske. <br />Motion carried 7 - 0. <br />Mr. Fred Smith, neighbor across the street from the <br />Vermeersch's, expressed concern about how the driveway <br />would look from their property. Smith pointed out that <br />the property is somewhat elevated and was concerned <br />that there would be a large view of blacktop. <br />Vermeersch explained his concerns for backing out onto <br />Page 11 <br />