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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 1994 • Page 3 1 30% lot coverage and the Schroeders are requesting a 48% lot coverage which would require an 2 18% lot coverage variance. Morrison cited the four criteria under which a variance could be 3 granted: 1. The property cannot be put to a reasonable use without the variance. 2. The 4 circumstances causing the hardship were not created by the owner. 3. The variance, if granted, 5 will not alter the essential character of the locality. 4. Economic considerations alone are not the 6 basis of the hardship. 7 Thomas Schroeder, owner of the property, explained that their plan is to demolish the existing 8 home. The reason they are requesting the variance is their lot is 7410 square feet, which is 9 smaller than the average St. Anthony lot size of 9400 square feet-(based on figures obtained from 10 Larry Hamer). The new home would have to be one-story as his wife is confined to a 11 wheelchair. He stated that these are the two reasons cited for the hardship. 12 Commissioner Franzese asked where the garage was located and if there would be any way to 13 reduce the size of the driveway. 14 Mr. Schroeder replied that the garage was located at the front North corner of the house and that 15 it was not possible to reduce the size of the driveway, as there is a right-of-way from the street 16 and they cannot go any closer to the street. Chair Gondorchin inquired as to Mr. Schroeder's attempt to purchase the parcels of land to the 18 north or south of their property. 19 Mr. Schroeder responded that Mr. Botnick,the owner of the property on both sides of the lot, is 20 not interested in selling his parcels, and, in fact, had asked Schroeder if he was interested in 21 selling his lot. 22 Commissioner Franzese inquired if all adjacent property.owners had been shown, and had 23 approved of,the proposed building plan. 24 Mr. Schroeder advised that Mr. Botnick, who owns the lot to the north, south and east of the 25 property had been shown the plans but Al Reed, another adjacent property owner had not been 26 shown the plan. Mr. Schroeder was not aware if Mr. Botnick was in approval of the proposed 27 plan. 28 Commissioner Makowske asked if there was any unusual grading on the property or any 29 topographical issues that could be used to show a hardship and make this a unique case. 30 Mr. Schroeder reported that he was not aware of any. Unidentified resident asked Mr. Schroeder when the proposed building of the home would take place and how long it was expected to take to completion.