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Monnds View Planning Commission November 5, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 7 Director Ericson indicated it would be a difficult area to install the utilities in but it is possible to do so. He then said that the utilities could come under the road in 7 locations or in one location and branch off from that point. He further commented that, if possible, the City likes to keep the utilities out of the ground water as they last longer. Director Ericson indicated this matter would be on the agenda on November 19, 2003 and told residents in attendance that they would not receive another notice for the Plaruiing Coinmission but would receive notice for the Council Meeting. 6. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 742-03, a Resolution Regarding a Variance for Reduced Front and Rear Yard Setbacics Associated with a Retail Commercial Development at 2800 County Highway l0e Community Development Director Ericson introduced City Administrator Ulrich to the Planning Commission as well as the new Planning Associate, I�7sten Prososlu. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that this matter was a request for a variance for parlcing area encroachment at the Amoco site. He then said that Staff is pleased to have a proposal for redevelopment on tlus site as it is a very proininent location within the City. Director Ericson indicated this is a variance request to encroach within five feet of the front property line to maximize the area for development, acconunodate stonn water management and to piece together the parcels to allow enough room for the project. He then thanked Mr. Bacicman for working so diligently on the project. Director Ericson reviewed the criteria for the variance with the Commission indicating that Staff feels this is the iniriimum requirement to alleviate the hardship. Commissioner Song indicated that this redevelopment is 32% shy of the minimum requirements of the PUD. Director Ericson indicated he had addressed in his report the fact that if this site were 5 acres and rezoned to PUD the City would have an opportunity to talce a hard loolc at the requirements and malce any necessary modifications to allow some flexibility to the parcel but, in this case, there is not enough land for the PUD. Director Ericson indicated there is sufficient greenspace due to the oversized right of way along Highway 10. He then said ihat Staff intends to bring the issue of setbacics along the Highway 10 comdor forward for consideration in the future.