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r • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1993 PAGE 2 1 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 3 A. Accessory Structure Setback Permit 4 5 The public hearing was opened at 7:06 P.M.. 6 7 Management Assistant Urbia provided a staff report. The proposed ordinance 8 language was provided by the City Attorney, which was previously used in the City 9 of Deephaven. The proposed language will assist residents in building double 10 garages, and allows the Planning Commission and City Council to grant the building 11 of these garages without violating a State law regarding granting variances only if 12 hardship is met. 13 14 Commissioner Madden requested staff research the issue of storage sheds and draft 15 some language that could be included in an ordinance (but not the current proposal). 16 17 Chair Faust opened the public hearing to discussion. Mr. Pete Loomis, 2933 18 Crestview, questioned the difference between a permit and an ordinance. Chair W9 Faust explained how the permit would allow flexibility without having to prove 0 hardship to grant a variance. 21 22 The public hearing was closed at 7:18 P.M.. 23 24 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned the use of 528 square feet and 24 feet width. 25 Chair Faust and Commissioner Franzese stated that these numbers meet today's 26 standards, and may have to be changed in the future. Commissioner Gondorchin felt 27 the State Building Code should be referenced to see what a standard double garage 28 is. 29 30 Motion by Franzese, second by Madden to recommend approval to the City Council 31 of the proposed Accessory Structure Setback Permit ordinance. 32 33 Commissioner Madden questioned if any reasons would need to be stated in the 34 motion. The Commission felt that would not be necessary. 35 36 Commissioner Franzese raised a concern regarding the inclusion 37 of visibility and sightline issues in the ordinance. 38 39 40 Motion approved unanimously