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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 18, 2004 Page 3 1 designed and reviewed the rear elevation noting that it too would show a hip roof with a small 2 gable off the sunroom. 3 4 A resident asked for further clarification of the floor area ratio variance and percentage 5 calculations. Ms. Hall explained that it would be based on the actual lot size and reviewed the 6 calculations with the Commission. Chair Stromgren further clarified that the variance request is 7 to allow the adjustments to meet the FAR ratio requirements. 8 9 Russ Anderson, neighbor, asked for further clarification of the drainage flows. He expressed 10 concerns and asked where they plan to drain the water from the back area of the property. Mr. 11 Lovelette stated that the surveyor did note on the plan that his lot seems to be the catch all area 12 for all of the drainage water that comes from the home to the north as well as to the east. He 13 explained that it is his intention not to build the lot up further to where it would cause any effect 14 to other neighbors. He reviewed the current and proposed elevation and water drainage flows 15 with Mr. Anderson. He noted that ponding does occur from time to time in the back portion of 16 the property because the lot is lower than the surrounding lots. He stated that even with the 17 proposed changes his lot would still be lower than the surrounding lots and would not impact or 18 change the current drainage flow in the back. Mr. Anderson agreed that it would probably not 19. cause any long-term harm from the drainage or water collection adding that he has no issue with 20 the proposed home, he just wants to be sure that the drainage would be addressed. Leif Thorson, 3215 32nd, referenced the 30%requirement and asked, if the lot would have been 23 75 square feet, would the home have met the requirement. Chair Stromgren confirmed that it 24 would and reviewed with the Commission. Commissioner Jenson noted that the exact figure 25 comes out to 31.1% over stating that this would be a 1.1% variance request. 26 27 Mr. Thorson clarified that they are building a single-family home. He stated that he supports the 28 petitioner's request noting that many of the smaller homes in the area are being sold and replaced 29 with newer, larger homes. He agreed that, for the most part, it does improve the values of the 30 homes in the area adding that his biggest fear is people purchasing the smaller homes and making 31 additions to them. He stated that the addition tends to be more of a detriment as it usually does 32 not fit with the style of the current structure. 33 34 Chair Stromgren clarified with Mr. Lovelette that he and his family would occupy the residence. 35 Mr. Lovelette confirmed that the home is intended for their residence. 36 37 Chair Stromgren closed the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m. 38 39 Chair Stromgren stated that they are considering a very small percentage and reviewed the lot 40 and structure size with the Commission. He stated that what is being proposed is not excessive 41 considering what is typical of the current market. He stated that he is impressed the garage size 42 is kept down, when it could be larger given the garage sizes these days.