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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 12, 2014 are people aged 50 to 70. These people may be gone for the winter and like the idea of living in a flex-plex where there are neighbors that can watch their property. Fischer asked if Mr. McManus has reviewed the City Planner's report and if he understood that the goal this evening was to conduct a concept review and offer comments relative to the proposal. Fischer pointed out that there are significant pieces of information that are missing this evening which the Commission would need in order to make a recommendation. Once a complete submittal is received, the Commission will review the additional information and will then make a recommendation to the Council. McManus stated that he has reviewed the Planner's report and did not have any disagreements. He reported on the history of the purchase of this property which delayed finalizing the transaction as well as the creation of some of the information being requested. McManus noted the lot line configurations and the fact that they are requesting a 10 foot side yard setback when the requirement side yard setback is 15 feet. McManus noted that that setback is at the narrowest part of the lot; and he pointed out that if the side yard were averaged, it would far exceed the 15 foot requirement. With regard to the parking issue, McManus indicated that there will be a turn -around on the property. He noted that with the Quiet Zone improvements planned along Little Canada Road, he would like to know how the installation of medians will impact this property. McManus also indicated that the proposal will meet Shoreland Ordinance requirements. McManus indicated that there is no room on the property to add width to the garages unless the City allows for a side yard setback less than 10 feet. They could make the garages deeper, however. McManus indicated that the people who will purchase these units are empty -nesters, therefore, there is no need for more than one garage per unit. Fischer noted that given the units will be purchased by persons age 55 or greater, these individuals may have walkers or canes, thus the extra width of the garage space would be of benefit. McManus reported that they have had no issues with 10 -foot wide garages. McManus reported that the units could be conveyed to owners through a zero lot line division. McManus reported that other than the comments he made, he is agreement with the recommendations of the Planner. Duray asked about the height of the building. McManus reported that it would be 25 to 26 feet in height and would meet the Code. - 10 -