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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 1991 Jim McBride, McBride Construction, submitted a sketch plan to the Commissioners showing the front of the house and floor plan. McBride stated that if the CUP and Variance are approved, the house will be made usable and will conform to building codes. McBride reported that the house is structurally sound, however, the foundation needs work. Therefore, a new foundation will be constructed under the structure. The Planner pointed out that Code limits the value of improvements to 50% of the fair market value of the structure. The City can require compliance with this limitation, or it can grant a variance to the limitation. - McBride reported that he will be making improvements to the structure on a time and materials basis, therefore, he does not know the dollar amount that will be necessary to bring the structure into conformance with Code. However, McBride indicated that if the City puts a dollar limitation on the amount of improvements that can be made, since he is friends with the applicant, he will reduce the cost to fall within that limitation. Drabik asked what specific improvements are planned. McBride replied that he will make whatever improvements, necessary to meet UBC. The City Planner indicated that his concern was since the City does not know how much it will cost to bring the structure into conformance, the City cannot be sure that Ms. Favis will not run out of funds mid - project. Then the City will have a building that it cannot allow to be occupied. McBride pointed out that his contractor's license will be in jeopardy if he does not complete the project. Because of the foundation, the applicant cannot get normal financing, but once the foundation is in place, financing will no longer be a problem. McBride reported that somehow he will push the project through to completion. DeLonais asked if plans were to enlarge the house. Page 2