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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes • September 21, 1999 Page 2 1 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that Staff discovered, in reviewing the project plans, that the proposed 2 deck extends approximately 3 feet into the north sideyard and thus a sideyard setback would be 3 required as well. Attempts to contact the Doolans to relay this additional information were 4 unsuccessful; however, an option would be for the Doolans to redraw the plans or to address the 5 issue at the October Planning Commission meeting. 6 Chair Bergstrom introduced Mr. and Mrs. Doolan and invited them to address the Commission. 7 Mrs. Doolan stated that they have built substantial gardens in their backyard and would like to 8 build the deck and patio as a way to further enjoy the beauty of the gardens. Mr. Doolan pre- 9 sented a drawing to the Commission depicting the current plans for the deck and patio. Mrs. 10 Doolan added that they had installed additional drains for runoff that corrected any potential 11 flooding problems. 12 Bergstrom commented on the Staff's discovery on the need for a setback and asked Mr. and Mrs. 13 Doolan if that presented an obstacle for them. Mr. and Mrs. Doolan felt that the plans could be 14 modified to alleviate that problem. 15 Bergstrom offered some history on the City's ordinance which regulates impervious surfaces. He stated that the City is sensitive to granting variances that would increase impervious surfaces in light of the flooding problems the City has experienced. Bergstrom suggested the possibility of 18 the Doolans constructing simply a deck, as opposed to an impervious surface patio. Ms. Moore- 19 Sykes stated that it was her understanding that the City's Building Inspector would consider 20 decking an impervious surface due to the plastic and other methods used to alleviate weed. 21 growth underneath a deck. 22 Hanson asked if the proposed pond shown in the plans would require a setback. Mr. Doolan 23 stated the pond is not an issue at this point and is only a consideration for the future. 24 Chair Bergstrom thanked Mr. and Mrs. Doolan for addressing the Commission. 25 Janette Jake, 3519 Harding, asked about the City's requirements for a setback. Ms. Moore-Sykes 26 responded that the City required a five-foot setback between the property line and the structure, 27 and a 15-foot sideyard is required. 28 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. 29 Bergstrom stated that, although he would not begrudge individuals from wishing to construct a 30 deck or patio, in light of the City's current flooding problems, it was difficult to support impervi- 31 ous surfaces beyond the City's ordinance. 32 Tillman expressed concern about granting any variances for additional impervious surfaces,but 4R4' stated that she would appreciate providing an opportunity for the Doolans to construct decking. 35 She suggested the possibility of reviewing the runoff from the property in an effort to minimize 36 the effect of installing an additional impervious surface.