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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 12, 1992 SYKES Mr. Richard Sykes, 319 Savage Lane, appeared before the PROPERTY Commission regarding his application for property DIVISION & division and variance for lot width in order to divide VARIANCE his property at 319 Savage Lane into two lots. It was noted that action on this application was previously tabled in order to give Mr. Sykes the opportunity to discuss the possible purchase of a strip of property from his neighbor, thus avoiding the need for a variance. Sykes reported that he has tried to work out such a purchase with his neighbor, however, the price being asked by the neighbor is very high. Sykes reported that he has two options to propose to the Planning Commission. In explaining the first option, Sykes noted that his property is pie- shaped. In dividing the property as proposed the existing house at the 30 -foot frontyard setback does not meet minimum sideyard setbacks. This is the reason for the variance application. Sykes noted that both lots meet or exceed all other requirements. Sykes suggested that the variance be approved with the stipulation that should something happen to the existing house, it would have to be rebuilt without the need for a variance. Sykes pointed out that this could be done by moving the structure back further on the lot. Sykes submitted a diagram of the second option proposed which involved a 10 -foot jog in property width for both lots at the street. Sykes reported that he can purchase a strip of property 10 feet wide by approximately 50 or 60 feet deep from his neighbor to the west. The City Planner noted that under this proposal the two lots would meet minimum lot standards. However, the Planner was not sure the City would be obligated to approve the property division since the Subdivision Ordinance states that property divisions should fit in with the neighborhood character, and property lines should be radial to the street. The Planner reported that properties with numerous corner pins are a problem for surveyors which sometimes result in mistakes being made and houses located incorrectly. Garske suggested that rather than the jog to the west, the entire property line be moved over. DeLonais questioned whether there would then be enough sideyard setback for the existing house to the west. The City Planner reported that the Code provides a 5 foot sideyard setback for older homes in certain cases; however, a 10 foot sideyard setback is typical. Page 3