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• • Planning & Zoning Board March 14, 2001 Page 4 While this was an "economic consideration" of a sort, it was the desire for a higher expenditure rather than a lower one. • The other lots in the development do not have the same combination of constraints. Lot 1, which has several road setbacks, was wider and can accommodate a house within the setbacks. Lot 4 was narrow, but does not have the collector road setback or the extensive wetland easements. • Higher value homes are the reason for the R -1X district compared to the R -1, and the house proposed was in keeping with that goal. For these reasons, staff recommended approval of the variance request. Staff notes that the recommendation on this variance request was based on the unique attributes of Lot 8 and in no way implied support for variances on the other lots in the development. Staff recommended approval of the setback variance to allow the garage to be constructed 28.5 feet from the road right -of -way as indicated on the survey. Chair Schaps asked if there was going to be any other variance requested by Mr. Boschee. Mr. Powell stated there would be no more variance requests. Mr. Lyden asked for an explanation why it was not feasible to move the house back to gain the width they needed. Mr. Powell replied it was due to the triangular shape of the lot; it would move it into a 30' buffer easement in the back of the property if the home was moved back. Chair Schaps invited applicant to make comment. Applicant did not have any comments to make. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to approve the setback variance to allow the garage to be constructed 28.5 feet from the road right -of -way as indicated on the survey, and was supported by Ms. Lane. Motion carried 5 -0. Mr. Lyden stated he believed this was a reasonable request. B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING, Heritage Development, Saddle Club Site, Old Birch Street, Comprehensive Plan Amendment for MUSA, rezoning, Preliminary Plat. Staff presented the application by explaining Heritage Development had submitted an application for comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat for a portion of an area included in their application for preliminary plat. The property commonly known as the Saddle Club was located south and east of Old Birch Street. The review was based on plans received by the City on February 12, 2001. Staff presented its analysis of the request, noting the following: