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• • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 1998 Mayor Sullivan stated the City will have an engineer. That issue will be discussed during tonight's meeting. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA Consideration of the Employment of Two (2) Part -Time Community Service Officers - Mr. Pecchia explained that staff has accepted approximately 50 applications for two (2) part-time Community Service Officer (CSO) positions. After review of their qualifications and interviews, he requested Council approval to offer the two (2) part-time positions to Ms. Kelly A. McCarthy and Mr. Daaron E. Arnold dependent upon satisfactory background investigations. Council Member Neal moved to approve the request to offer the two (2) part-time positions, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Consideration of a Variance, James Dougherty, 147 Smoketree Lane, Mary Kay Wyland - Ms. Wyland stated this case involves a request from Mr. Dougherty of 147 Smoketree Lane for a variance to allow the construction of a third stall on his garage with living space above. The proposed addition will be 14 feet in width, 24 feet in depth and located 24 feet from the side property line at the front of the addition and 28 feet from the side property line at the rear of the addition. The property is Zoned R-1 Single Family and is considered a corner lot, therefore the setback requirement is 30 feet. Ms. Wyland explained that Mr. Dougherty is requesting a variance of 2 feet on the rear and 6 feet on the front. As a slight alternative, Mr. Dougherty could reduce the proposed addition by 2 feet, thereby meeting the setback requirement on the rear of the addition and requiring only a 4 foot variance on the front of the addition. In either event, it does not appear that a site distance/visibility problem would occur with the proposed construction. Ms. Wyland noted the City Engineer has viewed the site and would concur with this observation. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the Variance for a 14 foot x 24 foot addition at their August 13, 1998, meeting. 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 the applicant called for a footing inspection it was determined that he was too close to the side property line. Thus the variance request. Mayor Sullivan asked if the footings have been poured. Ms. Wyland stated the footings have been dug but not poured. She noted she has a petition from seven (7) adjoining property owners that have no objection to the construction. • Council Member Bergeson asked if the Ordinance stipulates the amount of feet from the street. Ms. Wyland stated the setback is 30 feet from the street. A street is typically 60 feet wide, 30