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Regular Council Meeting June 26, 1990 page 7 • 1 follows: .buildability, maintenance ease, *holding of value, accessibility, 2 convenience,, affordability and accommodation to furnishings already T purchased: She showed the Council plans for the house noting that it 4 meets the grade of the parcel , conforms to the property and that the 5 deck is integrated into the design of the house. She intends to add le to the deck a roof and screening which would require the variance. 7 8 Ms. Clarke also advised the Council she had taken water flow on the 9 property into consideration when the plans were being drafted. She 10 noted in photos she presented for the Council 's viewing there was 11 standing water on the property after a recent rain. The rear of the 12 house is well removed from this water and her porch will only . 13 have footings so there will be no foundation under it which would i,4 interfere with water flow nor drainage. 15 16 Ms. Clarke stated that one objection raised at the Planning Commission 17 was that of no certain dateset for completion of the roof and screening. 18 She has a signed statement which indicates she is prepared to complete 19 this building within a three year period. She stated she has also 20 considered all of the alternatives for changing the house plans which 21 would not necessitate her requesting a variance. Ms. Clarke anticipates 22 a hardship if she is requested to alter her plans, among them is the �3 continued storage of her personal belongings, cost increases and moving 24 in the winter months. 25' 26 Councilmember Marks inquired if Ms. Clarke had anything which would �7 fit the definition of a hardship. He again stated the terms which 28 must be met to be considered a hardship. Ms. Clarke stated that no �9 one on the Planning Commission could define "hardship." 30 31 Councilmember Makowske inquired of the City Attorney if the peculiar 32 topography .of the land would qualify as a hardship. The City Attorney 33 felt the question1which needed to be answered would be could this 34 house be built complying with the setback requirements and not requiring 35 variances. Councilmember Makowske observed that the way the water drains 36 from the property might have influenced where the house was sited. 37 38 Ms. Clarke stated that in 1982 water came up to the top of the railroad 39 ties so the location and design are really a factor in this location. 40 She attended the Water Committee meeting to discuss these concerns. 41 42 Councilmember Marks observed that what may appear a hardship for Ms. 43 Clarke is not considered a hardship for granting a variance. 44 tc The builder of the home, Frank Bielinski , 21st Century Builders, stated 46 that the garage could be moved back but it may impede water flow. 47 48 Councilmember Enrooth commended Ms. Clarke for her presentation and 49 the plans and -photos she brought for Council review. He felt the 50 Council had the opportunity to view much more material regarding this