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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 16, 2003 Page 4 Ms. Jetnik indicated her second issue is that when the homes were built originally people 2 were able to pick their address with no rhyme or reason so she is 2712 and they are at 3 2800 right next door which makes it hard for people attempting to locate her home. She 4 then commented that the proposal would put their house out in front of hers and anyone 5 coming down the street would not be able to see her home. 6 7 Ms. Jetnik indicated that the addition out the front of this home would destroy the view 8 of her home from the street as a person travels down. She then said that there are other 9 alternatives and asked that the Commission consider her concerns as she feels this is too 10 much of a variance to grant. 11 12 Commissioner Hoska asked if there would be room to add on out the back and stay away 13 from the existing tree in the back. 14 15 Mr. Rabine indicated that the tree was approximately 15 feet from the home. 16 17 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. 18 19 Chair Melsha indicated that he felt the lot coverage variance could be supported due to 20 the uniqueness of the property because of the long driveway and garage that is set back 21 on the property. 0 Commissioner Stromgren indicated that the ramp, if made from pervious material,would 24 not have to be counted toward lot coverage. 25 26 Commissioner Tillman indicated that she was not concerned with the lot coverage as the 27 ordinance was recently changed to accommodate smaller lots to up to 40% lot coverage 28 and this would be 36 or 37%. 29 30 Commissioner Tillman indicated she is a little concerned about the front yard variance as 31 she is not certain that the criteria can be met because it is possible to go out the back or 32 add a second level. 33 34 Commissioner Steeves commented that the most essential setback is the front setback 35 from the street as that is what gives the street its look. He further commented that going 36 this distance forward of the other homes on the street would change the way the street 37 looks and he would not support it. He then said that it seems there would be a way to add 38 the bedroom off the back and have the bathroom in the front near the existing plumbing. 39 40 Commissioner Stromgren indicated that the Commission needed to consider future 41 neighbors not just those living next door now as well as whether the addition would 42 adversely impact the value of the neighboring property. He then commented that there 43 are other options for accommodating the additional bedroom such as moving the applicant's son downstairs to allow the elderly parents to remain on the main level or adding a bedroom off the back. He further commented that he sympathized with the 46 applicant but feels there are other options to accomplish the goal.