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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 16, 1999 Page 3 1 Melsha said it would appear that the Kittleson's lot coverage was less than originally anticipated. 2 In other words, less of the side yard appeared to be covered. 3 Chair Bergstrom welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Kittleson and invited them to address the Commission. 4 Bergstrom also thanked Mr. Kittleson for attending a,concept review at the Planning Commis- 5 sion's meeting on October 19 to go over his proposed plans. 6 Bergstrom asked for clarification from Mr. Kittleson about the differences in the plan he was pre- 7 senting as opposed to the plan presented at the October 19 meeting. Mr. Kittleson reviewed for 8 the Commission the differences in the two plans, which included narrowing of the driveway, 9 planting grass, and enlargement of flower boxes. ,He also reminded the Commission that the ex- 10 isting shed would be torn down. 11 Tillmann remembered that it had been suggested to Mr. Kittleson at the concept review the possi- 12 bility of narrowing the driveway to reduce lot coverage. She was concerned that the driveway 13 would ultimately be made too narrow for safety purposes and in this respect, contacted a 14 driveway company to inquire about the standard width of driveways. The company said that 15 driveways are typically about 10 feet wide. Bergstrom responded that it appeared from the plans that the total lot coverage would be about 7 the same as it currently is once the construction is finished. Bergstrom reminded Mr. Kittleson 18 that the City is sensitive to stormwater runoff, but is in favor of improvements to property. He 19 further stated that it is advantageous for the.Kittlesons that the lot coverage does not appear to be 20 increasing because it would make it easier to obtain the variances. 21 In fact, Bergstrom briefly calculated that it appeared that the proposed construction would reduce 22 the impervious surfaces to less than what it is now. 23 Hanson drew the Commission's attention to a page presented in the agenda packets that set forth 24 the total square footage of the property after the new construction, and revealed a reduction in lot 25 coverage of 213 square feet. 26 Bergstrom commended the Kittlesons on the current plans,but reminded them that if there would 27 be any increases in impervious surface coverage, the variances would be difficult to obtain from 28 the City Council. 29 Tillmann cautioned against creating safety issues by making the driveway too narrow simply in 30 order to reduce lot coverage. 31 Bergstrom thanked Mr. Kittleson for attending the meeting and presenting new plans. He 32 remarked that Mr. and Mrs. Kittleson have done an excellent job in modifying the plans pursuant to the Commission's suggestions and ensuring minimum coverage of impervious surfaces. 34 Bergstrom also encouraged Mr. and Mrs. Kittleson to attend the November 30, 1999 City 35 Council meeting to answer any questions upon review of the plans by the Council. He also