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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 17, 2002 Page 4 • Commissioner Hoska stated he had no issue with the location on the northeast corner of the property in keeping the unit close to the furnace as a compromise. Vice Chair Stille questioned if the unit were to be placed in the northeast corner if it would require both a rear yard and side yard setback. Ms. Hall stated this would be case,but that the variances would not be as great as the other proposed location. Commissioner Tillman indicated Mr. Bauske would require a 10-foot variance from the rear yard and side yard setbacks in the northeast corner of the property. Motion by Commissioner Stille, second by Commissioner Hoska, to recommend approval of the request of Bill Bauske, 2611 30`h Avenue Northeast, for a rear yard and side yard variance of 10 feet for a proposed distance of five feet from the property line for a non-window mounted air conditioning unit based on the rationale this request would prohibit the applicant from installing an air conditioning unit and putting his property to reasonable use; and that the location of the furnace in the home and the placement of the home on the property was a hardship; and that the home was built in the 1920's before the ordinances were instituted; and that this request would not prohibit the detriment of the neighborhood. Motion carried unanimously. • IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION. 9.1 Preliminary Site Plan for Autumn Woods Senior Housing, 2500 Block of Kenzie Terrace. Ms. Hall indicated that City staff has met twice with President Paul Brewer of LaNel Financial Group concerning their plans for construction of a senior housing development called Autumn Woods Senior Housing in the 2500 block of Kenzie Terrace. At this point, they would like to bring their plans forward for informal review and discussion to get feedback on their preliminary site plan. They hope to bring final plans to the Planning Commission for a full public hearing in either January or February. They anticipate construction beginning Spring 2003. Ms. Hall explained that LaNel Financial Group proposes to develop a market rate senior rental townhouse style building. The preliminary plan submitted by the developer shows a total of 34 units with 1 and 2 bedroom units, along with various common activity and recreation areas. There will be both exterior and interior entrances to units. The building has two and three stories with underground parking. Seven surface parking spaces are shown on the preliminary site plan. Ms. Hall advised that according to the developer, the townhomes will have individual entries to the street and courtyard on the first floor and also to a center hall that will access the underground heated garage. The building exterior will closely match the adjacent and existing Autumn Woods development with its step down design at the ends of the building. The entire development will tie together well, according to the developer.