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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 18, 1999 • Page 7 1 effects if the addition were moved in 5 feet. Mr. Benedict stated that debris would accumulate 2 and maintenance issues would arise. 3 4 Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:56 PM. 5 6 Bergstrom stated that the eastern edge of the site is a fence and a steep slope of 6 or 8 feet, so 7 topography must be considered. 8 9 Horst stated a hardship must be identified, which might be the fact that since the structure is 10 grandfathered in, a variance would have to be obtained on the entire building. He added that it is 11 to the City's advantage to encourage its businesses to expand and grow, and to promote the 12 revitalization of the industrial park. 13 14 Hatch asked whether any additional City services would be required for the larger structure. Mr. 15 Benedict stated the required services would not change. 16 17 Stille stated a hardship issue might be potential drainage problems and maintenance issues. it Hatch asked how parking would be accommodated when the new docks were constructed. Mr. 20 Benedict stated the 2 existing docks would be abandoned and parking spaces put in that spot 21 while the new docks would not have parking in front of them. He added this will account for the 22 additional required parking. 23 24 Motion by Bergstrom, second by Horst to approve the rear yard variance request submitted by 25 Coppo Partners as 1) the topography with respective drainage is a significant consideration and 26 unique to that property; 2) the proposed construction is consistent with the existing building 27 constructed prior to City Code enactment; 3) a hardship is caused by the setback ordinance; 4) 28 the existing building requires a setback variance regardless of the proposed addition; and 5)the 29 proposed construction is consistent with the redevelopment of the City. 30 31 Drainage measures must be installed to decrease potential stormwater damage and approved by 32 the Public Works Director prior to construction. 33 34 Motion carried unanimously. 35 36 Bergstrom stated the Commission would make its recommendation to the City Council at their 37 May 25, 1999 regular meeting and encouraged the a representative from Coppo Partners to be in 38 attendance. 39 Q1 VIII. CONCEPT REVIEW-None.