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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004 Page 3 1 Commissioner Tillman noted that in giving this request consideration she drove through the area 2 to get a feel for the characteristics of the locality and homes in the neighborhood. She referenced 3 the conditions of approval: altering the characteristics of the locality; does not affect reasonable 4 use; a hardship was not created by the owner. She stated that in her review of the neighborhood 5 and surrounding homes she noted that the porch would not alter the characteristics of the locality 6 nor would it deter reasonable use or access to the main structure/home. She also acknowledged 7 Mrs. Peterson's asthma stating that the addition would allow Mrs. Peterson an opportunity to 8 enjoy the outdoors in a protected environment. She noted that they are stretching the 9 requirements a bit adding that the proposed addition would not alter or deter from the appearance 10 of the surrounding neighborhood. 11 12 Commissioner Hoska agreed stating that he too drove through the area a couple of times. He 13 noted that several homes were set back and forth along the streets. He stated that in considering 14 the entire situation, in general, he has not found a reason why they shouldn't recommend the 15 request to City Council. He stated that the Petersons have a very nice, well-kept home and that 16 the porch would make a nice addition. 17 18 Vice Chair Hanson noted another consideration for approval was whether the request would add 19 value to the property. He stated that this addition would raise the value of the property and 20 agreed that it would make a nice addition. He expressed his agreement with Commissioner 21 Tillman stating that they are stretching the requirements a bit adding that they have done it 22 before. 23 24 Motion by Commissioner Tillman, seconded by Vice Chair Hanson, to recommend that City 25 Council grant the applicant's request for an 11-foot side-yard variance under the criteria that first, 26 a hardship was not created by owner; the home is on odd shaped lot and like that when 27 purchased; the structure would not alter the locality; economic considerations not applicable; and 28 due to extenuating circumstance for Mrs. Peterson's health. 29 30 Motion carried unanimously. 31 32 Chair Stromgren stated that City Council would consider this request at their March 23, 2004 33 Regular meeting. He suggested that the Peterson's be present to answer any questions the 34 Council might have. 35 36 7.2 Tires Plus, conditional use permit and administrative subdivision for property located 37 adjacent to the TCF on Silver Lake Road. 38 39 Chair Stromgren opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. 40 41 City Manager Morrison stated that the applicant, Tires Plus, is purchasing two lots and 27 feet off 42 of a third lot from TCF, their neighbor to the north. He stated that because part of one lot would 43 stay with Tires Plus and one part of the lot would remain with TCF a public hearing is required to 44 approve the dividing of an existing lot. He reviewed the request with the Commission stating 45 that the applicant is currently located next to the City Liquor store on the west side of Silver Lake