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• Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2000 Page 3 Mr. Corson stated there are houses out there that do not meet the 7/1 requirement. He asked if this is going to continue to be an issue. Staff advised the City assumes that one of the covenants would include a review by the Air Park. Staff stated it is assumed that the Air Park reviewed this issue before the houses were built. Mr. Rafferty asked for clarification regarding the 7/1 requirement of the Air Park. Staff advised the 7/1 requirement is a FAA requirement that applies to certain slopes at different parts of the runway. Mr. Rafferty stated that on the Thomas Street side there are hangers that go up to the houses. He expressed concern regarding the City having ordinances in place and creating variances for the homes there. The City needs to address these issues up front. He stated it may be time to review the current ordinance. Staff advised the City will be reviewing the ordinance next y �: suggested the Board approve the variance with the added condition that the 7/1- `sitio .'r space be verified. Mr. Rafferty inquired about guidelines the City may s •1 =regarding hanger structures. Mrs. Anderson advised the hanger will be /�� ti ch the house. Mr. Schilling inquired about how ofte requirements. Staff advised there issue. FAA and State Law appl Board and inform Board me s updated regarding FAA e City ordinances that addresses this e to have a consultant come before the ng this issue. Mr. Schilling stated th re <: a two -story structure that is closer to the airstrip than the hanger. He stated 1 d be .eneficial for the Board to learn more about FAA regulations. Mr. Rafferty asked at the City would do if there is a conflict with the 7/1 requirement. Staff advised they wi verify the 7 /1- transition air space. If the hanger can go in between the house and runway, staff will not recommend approval. Mr. Rafferty stated the City has guidelines in place that it needs to follow. There are other hardships that at times need to be considered. He stated he wants to make sure the City is doing the right thing with adjusting variances. The City needs to look at hardships when the house is going in. The City can do a better job of addressing these issues ahead of time. Staff advised a lot of the houses were already built before the ordinance was revised. Acting Chair Lane stated she would like information regarding how long the 7/1 requirement has been in effect with the FAA. She stated that she assumes other houses were grandfathered in.