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_ � - ---------------- . - - = -- � � ,� - -;: ��..� ,_ __;_ � �-_,: -------- -. . . .� - -_-- Nlounds View Planning Commission February 18, 1998 Special Meeting Page 5 variance request by Preferred Builders, Inc., to allow a 7-foot variance from the required 30-foot building setback from a public right-of-way along Ardan Avenue for the property located at 8265 Spring Lake Road. Chairperson Peterson returned the floor to the Commission for questions and comments. Commissioner �rasaemle asked the Builder what rationale was used to select the submitted home design for this property. He stated that a different home plan may have worked better on this piece of property. Darry! Westerland, representative for Prefened Builders, told the Commission the chosen home is the company's most popular design. He continued saying that the company has no home in their design file that would work on the property. Mr. Westerland stated all communication that was held with the City specified this home plan, including the three car garage. He referred to Ms. Bennett as the City's representative on communication matters for the proposed project. Westerland reminded the Commission there is a signed purchase agreement with the City that stipulates the house design as submitted. Westerland offered, as an attempt to settle the issue, to accept a four-foot variance. He stated the garage could be modified to accommodate this solution. Chairperson Peterson stated that market conditions are such that a three car garage is standard. Commissioner Johnston stated the Builder did not meet the criteria for hardship, although, he would like to see the project approved. Commissioner Brasaemle told the Builder that it was unfair for him to blame the City staff, Ms. Bennett, for the error. He said it is the Builder's responsibility to make sure that al l of the City's dimensional requirements, codes, and specifications are met. Mr. Westerland said he did not intend to place blame on any one individual, but again reminded the Commission that he had a signed document that approved the plan as submitted. The Commission reviewed the documents and it was noted that there was conflicting information within the document that would need to be resolved by the City Attorney. It was proposed that the Variance request be tabled to another meeting. This would give the staff the time it would need to resolve the conflicting information issues with the City Attorney. Moti9n/Sec nd• Brasaemle/ Peterson to table Planning Case No. 513-98, Consideration of Resolution No. 532-98, approving a 7-Foot Variance to the Required 30-Foot Front-Yard Setback to a later meeting, thus giving the staffthe time that is required to resolve legal issues with the City Attorney.