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Planning & Zoning Board August 12, 1998 Page 2 Board on October 14, 1998. A public hearing and action will be required. The Comprehensive Plan will be presented to the City Council on October 26, 1998. Mr. Wessel explained that the City Council took action Monday, August 10, 1998, regarding the authorization of the restructure of City staff. Mr. Wessel read the press release regarding this issue. He went over the new organizational chart for the City. The City Engineer's position and the Finance Director's position will be absorbed within the new structure of the City. Mr. John Powell, TKDA, will be the Consulting City Engineer indefinitely. More details regarding the restructure will be available in the next few weeks. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to close the Open Mike portion of the meeting at 6:39 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Trehus. Motion carried 6 -0. V. ACTION ITEMS B. James Dougherty, 147 Smoketree Lane, Variance Ms. Wyland stated that Mr. James Dougherty, 147 Smoketree Lane, has made a request for a variance to allow the construction of a third stall on his garage with living space above. The proposed addition will be 14' in width, 24' in depth, and located 24' from the side property line at the front of the addition and 28' from the side property line at the rear of the addition. Mr. Dougherty is requesting a variance of 2' on the rear and 6' on the front. It does not appear that a site distance /visibility problem would occur with the proposed construction. Both Smoketree Lane and Grey Squirrel Road are City streets. Ms. Wyland explained that circumstances are such involving this case that the applicant was able to obtain a building permit and ready the site for the proposed construction. When Mr. Dougherty called for a footing inspection it was.determined that he was too close to the side property line. Thus the variance request. Chair Schaps asked if there has been any neighborhood input. Ms. Wyland stated there has been no neighborhood input or utility problems. Mr. Dunn stated the site lines are enhanced by the stop sign. He asked if a situation could arise where the stop sign will be eliminated. Mr. Powell indicated he could not foresee a situation where the stop sign would be removed. Mr. Johnson asked why the building inspector approved a building permit. Ms. Wyland explained that it was assumed the setbacks had been met. It was not discovered until another building inspector visited the site. Mr. Johnson stated the homeowner should not be penalized because of the building inspector's negligence. • • c