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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 14, 1994 situation to warrant a variance. Gaetke felt it was a hardship since without the building addition his tenant would have to relocate. Gaetke pointed out the taxes he pays on his building, and the need to keep the building rented. Gaetke indicated that adding onto the south end of the building will result in that portion of the property being cleaned up. Gaetke reported that an alternative would be to move a semi - trailer onto the property to provide cold storage for the tenant. However, Gaetke felt that would be an eyesore. Gaetke reported that he has done extensive remodeling of the inside of the structure, and has plans for improving the front of the building. DeLonais stated that while he sympathized with Mr. Gaetke, there was no hardship. DeLonais suggested that there were other areas where the building could be added onto without encroaching into the setback. Gaetke agreed that may be possible, but pointed out the hardship of dealing with the roof line and the loss of trees. Gaetke also indicated that he needs to maintain room on the site for the ingress and egress of semi trucks. Gaetke pointed out the topography on the west side of the building is a concern as well. Garske suggested that another alternative would be to purchase a portion of the Donovan property to the north. Gaetke did not believe there was adequate room to do that and still maintain the setback to the Donovan building. DeLonais suggested that the matter be tabled and that Mr. Gaetke consider some other alternatives. Knudsen did not believe that the space between Gaetke's building and the Donovan property was highly sought after. Knudsen suggested that Gaetke expand on why it was not practical to add onto the western side of the building. Keis felt the best the Commission could do at this point would be to deny the variance request. Keis felt 13