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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 16, 2000 Page 4 • 1 Motion Carried Unanimously. 2 VI. POSTPONED APPLICATIONS. 3 None. 4 VII. REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR CONCEPT REVIEWS. 5 1. Concept Review. 4004 Fordham Drive Lot Width and Lot Area Variance Request. 6, Assistant City Manager Spencer Isom stated that David and Pauletta Sperry were asking for a 7 variance for their property at 4004 Fordham Drive. The Commission and City Council had previ- 8 ously heard the request(both in May 1999),and both the Council and the Commission approved the 9 request. However, the variance request would expire on May 25, 2000, and Mr. and Mrs. Sperry 10 have not been able to complete the project. Under City Ordinance,the structure must be constructed 11 within one year from the date the variance is granted, or a new Petition for Variance must begin. 12 Chair Bergstrom invited Mr. and Mrs. Sperry to address the Commission. Mr. Sperry stated that 13 they were delayed in beginning construction last summer,and have recently come to an agreement 14 about the structure,and have a plan in hand. Mr. Sperry said the plan is not exactly the same as was 15 approved last year, and the plan still falls within the 35% lot coverage restriction. The reason for the ordinance is because the lot in question is 60 feet wide and its area is 7,985 square feet and as such,not considered a buildable residential lot according to City Ordinance. The Ordinance states 18 that a residential lot in the R-1 Zoning District must be a minimum 75 feet wide and an interior lot 19 must be not less than 9,000 square feet. The Sperrys are asking for a lot.width variance of 15 feet 20 and a lot area variance of 1,015 square feet. 21 Mr. Sperry presented a rendering of the proposed structure, showing the rear elevation, front ele- 22 vation, and floor plan. Mr. Sperry said they are ready to continue, but simply need the building 23 permit. 24 Hatch noted that it would appear from the sketch presented that runoff from the roof would run 25 towards the corners of the house. Mr. Sperry noted that the drainage would mostly drain towards 26 the street and he had been careful in the plans of the home to ensure that runoff did not drain into 27 neighboring yards. Even with that in mind,Mr. Sperry noted his plans to consult with neighbors to 28 ensure that drainage would not jeopardize the adjoining properties. 29 Bergstrom mentioned that it appeared that the plan was consistent with the plans presented last year. 30 However, he stated it would be critical to indicate the side yard setbacks for the next Planning 31 Commission Meeting. 32 Chair Bergstrom thanked Mr. and Mrs. Sperry for their presentation and input. 2. Concept Review. AT&T Wireless to request Conditional Use Permit for 75 foot monopole 4 tower at 2801 37th Avenue NE.