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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 16, 1995 • Page 16 1 Mr. Mazza a indicated this would be identified in the landscape plan and approved by staff. 2 Motion was made by Commissioner Faust, second by Commissioner Thompson, to recommend 3 Council approve the backyard variance of 10 feet for Lots 1 through 8 due to the shape and the 4 topographical conditions of the parcel. 5 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired if added conditions could be added to guarantee the site plan 6 be developed as presented. 7 Commissioner Horst did not believe the Planning Commission could add that condition. 8 City Manager Morrison indicated this has been done in the past, but could refer conditions to the 9 Council. 10 Motion carried unanimously. 11 Chair Bergstrom indicated this item will be reviewed by the City Council at their May 23, 1995 12 meeting and urged those concerned to attend that meeting. 13 F. Zoning ordinance amendment regarding lot coverage. • 14 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 10:32 P.M. 15 Commissioner Makowske rejoined the Planning Commission at this time. 16 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes explainedthat staff was asked to research the 17 possibility of increasing lot coverage for R-1, R-lA, and R-2 zoning districts. 18 Moore-Sykes indicated staff recommends that lot coverage be increased from 30%to 35%. Lot 19 coverage will continue to include driveways and sidewalks. 20 Commissioner Faust indicated he understood this was not going to be discussed. 21 Commissioner Gondorchin indicated he was not in favor of increasing lot coverage. 22 Commissioner Horst felt this would give new homes more opportunity for building in St. 23 Anthony. 24 Various discussion was held regarding lot coverage and previous variances, it was concluded that 25 most all previous variances were for garages and did not address lot coverage. 26 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 10:42 P.M.