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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 2014 property rather than in the right-of-way as would be typical of street trees. The planting location interferes with Mr. Peter's building plans as the lot currently exists; therefore, the lot line adjustment is being requested. Mr. Peter's would provide an easement to Pitrina Park allowing them to maintain the trees. The Planner noted that the Joe Peters is proposing to develop the vacant parcel at the corner of Centerville Road and Allen Avenue with an industrial building that will essentially mirror his existing building to the north. The Variance is requested since the shift of 10 feet from one lot to the other makes the width of the southern lot non- conforming. The Planner pointed out that this essentially shifts lot width non -conformity from the south lot to the north lot. The Planner indicated that staff is recommending approval of both the Property Division and the Variance. With regard to the Variance, the Planner indicated that unique conditions are present justify its approval. Without approval of the Property Division and Variance, the property owner could build on the current parcel and would remove the existing trees eliminating an effective landscape screen for the adjacent residential property. The Planner also noted that the lot line adjustment reduces the overall non -conforming conditions between the two parcels and retails existing tree plantings which is consistent with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance. Tom Fischer indicated that while he does not believe it to be a conflict of interest, he wanted to note that he is a resident of the Pitrina Park townhomes. Joe Peters reported that he is the owner of both parcels on Centerville Road. Peters noted that shifting the lot line by nine feet would result in both parcels meeting the Code's 150 foot minimum width. Peters stated that he was not opposed to shifting the lot line nine feet rather than the ten feet proposed. This would negate the need for a Variance. Murphy asked if having one lot width as non -conforming would cause Mr. Peters any problems in the future. The City Planner reported that the lot would be legally non -conforming and would not cause any future concerns. Fischer reported that Mr. Peters met with the Pitrina Park Homeowners Association early this week to explain the proposed Property Division and Variance. The Homeowners Association is supportive of these requests and appreciates Mr. Peters' willingness to preserve the trees. There was no one else from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. - 3 -