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Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2000 Page 7 • Chair Schaps asked the applicant if he would like to make comment. • • Steve Krause, applicant, stated he did not know the right -of -way was an issue until he received the staff report. He stated he understands the reason for this request in case the roadway is improved but he is not necessarily in agreement due to the location of his well and low drainage area. Mr. Krause stated the proposed location is higher in elevation so he would prefer that it not be relocated. Chair Schaps explained the concern of the City to assure the garage meets the required setbacks should the roadway be improved and widened. He asked if meeting this requirement will be a problem. Mr. Krause stated he has placed 32 dump loads of dirt in his proposed location and more fill would be needed to relocate the garage. Also, trees would have to be removed to assure proper drainage is maintained. Mr. Krause stated the driveway area has also been filled. Ms. Lane asked if it is feasible to drive over the area a well. Ms. Wyland stated a distance needs to be maintained from the location ell. Mr. Schilling asked if this size of garage is ne heated, and used for his wood working ho been completed in preparation for the con r. Krause stated it is, it would be ted all of the fill and grading have Mr. Krause reviewed his work wit _ + learn the setback requirements prior to purchasing the property in Janu. ,`I s. s. Wyland stated the general information was provided over the teleph� s``s a plan was not provided and Mr. Krause was not told that the accessory build ;., of be placed in front of the house. Mr. Rafferty asked if a concern is e establishment of a precedent for future similar requests. Chair Schaps stated that is a concern. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to approve the request of Steve Kraus for a variance to allow the construction of a 40' x 40' (1,600 sq. ft.) detached garage in front of his home at 8025 Wood Duck Trail, with the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits are obtained prior to any construction. 2. The accessory building is located 50' from the current front property line on Wood Duck Trail. The motion was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 6 -0. Since City Engineer Powell was not available, staff requested that Item D be considered next. Item C will be considered when Mr. Powell is available.