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• Planning & Zoning Board July 14, 1999 Page 14 Mr. Dunn stated he is very familiar with the intersection. He stated he would be the first to object if there is site impairment problems. The project will increase the value of the home in the neighborhood. He stated it is an appropriate time to use a variance and he supports the project. Mr. Johnson stated he does not agree. If the Board grants this variance it will be hard pressed to deny others like it. There are no unique circumstances or hardship in this case. He indicated he does not support the project. Ms. Carlson expressed concern regarding setting a precedence if the variance is granted. Mr. Dunn stated the Board needs to look at and value the property. He stated this is the purpose of a variance. There is hardship here and each case should stand on its own merit. Ms. Carlson stated her house is similar to the applicant's so she has an understanding. Variances should be granted on obvious hardship. Granting the variance could present an opportunity for a legal argument with other variance r t °-sts. Mr. James Lambrecht, 1083 Aspen Lane, came f stated there are other homes within the City that are closer to the street tha .'e stated a porch on the north side of his home would not look right. He stated is a ,,: for a small variance that would improve his property value. Mr. Dunn added that on the very asking for. Ms. Wyland advise setback is less than what the applicant is re" °ique characteristics to that property. Mr. Corson stated the proje ° F °: t meet the criteria needed for a variance. A precedence will be set if the v. a e is granted. The setback requirement becomes effective when the deck becomes a structure. Mr. Lambrecht asked if his only option is to change the ordinance. Ms. Wyland advised the request will go before the City Council for a final decision. The Planning and Zoning Board is only an advisory Board. Mr. Dunn made a MOTION to approve variance request, and was supported by Acting Chair Lane. Motion failed 2 -4 with Mr. Schilling, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Corson, and Ms. Carlson voting no. This item will go before the City Council Monday, July 26, 1999, 6:30 p.m. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Ms. Carlson stated the Hugo Water Service was discussed at a past Council work session. She stated the issue involves a certain plat. She spoke with a Council Member from