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-APPROVED- MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Schiltgen/Chair Stevenson. To Table Action on the Variance for a 30’ Front Yard Setback at 7790 Eastwood Road; Planning Case No. VR2016-004 to the October 5, 2016 Planning Commission Meeting. Ayes – 2 Nays – 3 (Klebsch, Klander and French) Motion failed. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Klebsch/Commissioner French. To approve Resolution 1055-16, a Resolution Denying of a Variance for a 30’ Front Yard Setback at 7790 Eastwood Road; Planning Case No. VR2016-004. Commissioner Schiltgen expressed frustration that the Planning Commission did not have a full complement of the Planning Commission to take action on this item. Commissioner Klebsch did not believe Items E and F were being met with the variance request. She wanted to respect the comments presented by the neighbors on this block and believed the variance request could be minimized. Ayes – 2 Nays – 3 (Stevenson, Schiltgen and Klander) Motion failed. Mr. Ollestad discussed how his plans for the home would have to change noting the price would have to increase dramatically if the 54-foot increase was required. He stated he was only proposing to build a 2,000 square foot home. He provided further comment on the concerns expressed by the neighbors. Commissioner Schiltgen requested further information on the 60-day rule. Planner Sevald explained State Statute would allow the City to extend this request from 60 days to 120 days in order for the Commission to review the matter again in October with a full membership of the Planning Commission. Chair Stevenson questioned how the Commission should proceed at this time. City Administrator Ericson explained the Commission has taken no action either for or against the Variance at this time due to the fact none of the votes have passed. He stated it wouldn’t be inappropriate for the Commission to reconsider tabling action on the Variance. Commissioner Schiltgen supported the Variance being tabled and wished staff had proposed the 120 days from the start of the meeting. City Administrator Ericson commented the Planning Commission could elect to take no action on the Variance and this direction would be forwarded to the City Council as such. He recommended that the item be extended to 120 days in order for proper action to be taken on the matter. Chair Stevenson supported the Commission taking no action on this item and recommended the item be extended to 120 days.