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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • July 23, 1996 Page 3 1 Councilmember Marks asked how the Planning Commission determined a hardship 2 exists. Planning Commissioner Horst stated a hardship was determined since it is 3 impossible to improve the property in any other way to make it useable due to the 4 unusual configuration of this corner lot. Also,the house was existing when they 5 purchased it and the corner lot involves larger setbacks for both the side and front yard. 6 Planning Commissioner Horst explained that locating the porch and deck on the other 7 side places it too close to the neighbor's property and is not feasible. 8 Councilmember Faust asked if the physical layout of the interior of the house is also a 9 consideration. Planning Commissioner Horst-stated it is and noted that layouts of the 10 interior have been submitted for review. Plus,the neighbors did not express objection. 11 Councilmember Faust asked if there had been any questions about the intent to place 12 windows on the end wall or if it will remain a closed wall (without windows). Planning 13 Commissioner Horst advised the intent is for the wall to have no windows, as a privacy 14 issue. 15 C. Wiliam Lutterman, petitioner, advised that when he purchased the house, it was not in 16 compliance since it was three inches off to begin with. He explained he is asking for a 17 variance to construct a 3-season porch. In checking with all neighbors and discussing the building plan, he found all were in favor since it does not encroach on the neighbor's 9 property. Mr. Lutterman advised he has uncovered the survey irons to assure accuracy of 20 the setbacks. He is proposing a solid rear wall without windows to assure privacy 21 towards the neighboring property and assured the Council that if windows are installed, 22 they will be high enough to provide privacy. 23 Mayor Ranallo agreed that this lot is of an unusual configuration. 24 Motion by Enrooth, seconded by Marks,to approve the 18-foot rear yard variance request 25 for C..William and Susan Lutterman, as presented,based on meeting the three criteria for 26 variances and that the neighbors voiced no concern, and contingent upon completion of a 27 certificate of survey and completion of the porch and deck within 12 months as stipulated- 2$ in the City Zoning Ordinance. 29 Motion carried unanimously. 30 3. Concept Review of Proposed Attached Garage Addition- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hedberg, 31 2509 30th Avenue N.E. 32 Commissioner Horst advised the Planning Commission also considered a concept garage 33 review for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hedberg and recommended the applicant follow the building 34 permit process since no variance is required. City Manager Mornson clarified that the application will have to be considered by the Planning Commission since it involves an building attached to the principle structure and not detached; the applicant will make 37 application to the Planning Commission.