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Planning C(immission Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 1996 Page 3 I Mr. Brama stated he would be building the home. He noted that his father was builder and he 2 had helped his father build a.dozen homes. The value of the home would.be between 3 $180,000.00 and$200,000.00 and the foundation will contain 1,000 'square feet and there.will be 4 a three'car attached garage. 5 Chair Bergstrom questioned why a variance was necessary as the lot was already platted with an 6 existing structure and the proposed structure would meet all the setback requirements. 7 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated-this was required as the lot was non-conforming. 8 Commissioner Franzese noted that this currently is a non-conforming issue which is 9 grandfathered in as the home was built before 1976. Once the structure is removed, the lot will 10 not be in compliance with the ordinance. A variance is necessary for compliance. Commissioner Franzese asked when construction would begin. 12 Mr. Brama stated he had hoped to begin construction before frost but was unable. His current 13 home is for sale and he hopes to start construction before December 1, 1996 with completion in 4 14 to 5 months. 15 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:20 P.M. 16 Motio n by Gondorchin, seconded by Delmonico,to recommend approval of a lot width variance 17 request of 7 lineal feet for Thomas A. Brama, for the property located at 3216 - 32nd Avenue 18 N.E. as it meets the variance criteria as follows: 19 1. The hardship is not created by the owner as the lot was platted before the city codified 20 lots and represented housing standards of that era. 21 2. The situations are unique to this individual and property. 22 3. The variance, if approved would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and 23 is in the spirit with redevelopment of the City of SK Anthony 24 4. No opposition was expressed to the request. 25 Motion carried unanimously. 26 Chair Bergstrom-noted this issue will be considered at the November 26, 1996 City Council 27 meeting. 28 Commissioner Franzese asked Staff to clarify the necessity of the variance. Commissioner 29 Makowske noted this issue was addressed on page 1613, Section 1615.05 Subd. 2. 30 VIL OTHER BUSINESS. 31 A. Review of Proposed Amendment to the OPUS Sign Plan for CUB Foods Store. 32 This item was postponed as no representatives were present from OPUS or Universal 33 Signs.