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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 21, 2001 Page 3 • Chair Melsha identified their unique location where they are surrounded by three streets,which 2 limits their parking options considerably. The Shaw's agreed and indicated that they have 3 sometimes resorted to parking a car on their lawn. 4 Commissioner Thomas stated that he did not have a problem with them moving into the side yard. 5 He stated that his concerns were with the letter of the law and aesthetics. Mrs.Shaw added that 6 their total plan was a two-stage process for them to first build the two-car garage,and then remove 7 the breezeway and expand their family room. 8 Mr.Shaw stated that the total plan would have the house looking like it was originally built,just 9 fifteen feet longer. 10 Mr.Shaw showed a photo displaying what they would like to see at the end of the project at hand. 11 Chair Melsha asked if they were able to take any room off of the requested variance. Mr.Shaw 12 stated he could trim off another two feet from the curb, if necessary. 13 Commissioner Tillman stated that her difficulty was with the letter of the law in relation to the 0 hardship aspect in the criteria that they need to consider. 15 Commissioner Thomas asked about the future project. Mr.Shaw stated it consisted of removing 16 the garage door,and making an L-shaped family room with a picture window to match the existing 17 one. Mrs.Shaw added that the change would extend their life in their home,where they would 18 really like to stay in the City into retirement years.. 19 Commissioner Thomas stated that the Planning Commission was in favor of residents improving 20 their homes and properties which was why he was inquiring about their future plan. 21 Commissioner Thomas asked if this was a preliminary hearing. Ms.Henry stated that it was the 22 actual hearing. 23 Commissioner Hanson asked if they would pave their new driveway. Mrs.Shaw stated that they 24 would pour concrete. 25 Vice Chair Stille asked about the square footage of their home, and number of bedrooms. 26 Mr. Shaw stated it was about 1275 square feet, with four bedrooms. 27 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Chair Melsha stated that he saw the hardship with their unique location on three streets. He added 29 that it was a considerably more difficult proj ect to remove the roof,and stated that he thought that 30 they should favor the request. Chair Melsha referred to other variance requests that they have 31 approved in the past that he thought were on less firm ground than this request.