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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 1991 The City Planner replied that the easement would be a private one between Mr. Brausen and the property owners at 475 East Viking Drive. Brausen pointed out that the pipeline easement puts restrictions on the property as far as placement of a home. Garske pointed out that the lot is existing, however, if the Commission was faced with the division of the property at this time, he would not vote to divide the lot. Drabik did not feel that having to cut down existing trees warranted a hardship. Drabik pointed out that the Commission needs to be fair in how variances are granted, and pointed out that other property owners have been denied variances because the City determined that there was no hardship. Brausen pointed out the location he is proposing for the house, pointing out that there will be a 100 foot separation between the proposed house and the existing one at 475 East Viking Drive. DeLonais pointed out that the Code requires a 30 foot front yard setback. A variance can only be granted if a hardship is present. Garske stated that he felt it possible to redesign the house so that the requirement of a 30 foot front yard setback could be met. The City Planner pointed out that when the City approved the lot split it was with the understanding that it appeared that a house could be constructed on the lot and still meet setback requirements. Frank Winieke felt that the William Brothers pipeline was a very big hardship on the properties over which it crosses. Drabik stated that it appears there is no hardship with the workable land to warrant the variance. The applicant felt that the house as proposed was the best for the neighborhood and the lot given the topography of the area. DeLonais again pointed out that the Ordinance requires a hardship be present in order to grant a variance. DeLonais pointed out that the City needs to treat all Page 8