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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 16, 2003 Page 5 Commissioner Hanson indicated he had issues with the front yard setback for the same 2 reasons. 3 4 Commissioner Hoska indicated he could go five feet but feels the 10 feet is too far and 5 the homes should remain consistent with the neighboring homes. He then said that it 6 may be possible to reconfigure the addition to allow for an expansion out the back and 7 still have the bathroom located next to the bedroom. 8 9 Motion by Chair Melsha, second by Commissioner Steeves,to recommend approval of 10 the request of Rod Rabine for a 220 square foot addition to the home at 2800 34'Avenue 11 NE, resulting in a 2% lot coverage variance based on the rationale that strict enforcement 12 of the Code would cause undue hardship as the property cannot be put to reasonable use 13 without a variance because the driveway covers an unusual amount of property which is a 14 condition that preexisted the enactment of the Zoning Code. 15 16 Motion carried with one abstention. 17 18 Vice Chair Stille did not vote on this matter. 19 20 Motion by Commissioner Stromgren, second by Commissioner Hanson to recommend denial of 21 the front-yard setback variance based on the rationale that the variance would alter the character 0 of the surrounding properties and the neighborhood. 24 Motion carried unanimously. 25 26 Chair Melsha indicated he would be attending the January 6, 2004 Council meeting where this 27 recommendation would be considered. He then recommended that the applicant consider 28 alternative plans and have them available at that meeting. 29 30 Mr. Rabine asked whether there were any issues with the ramp in front of the home. 31 32 The Commission indicated there were no issues with the ramp. 33 34 Mr. Rabine asked whether he could proceed if the alternate plan did not require a variance. 35 36 Chair Melsha indicated the City Council still needed to approve the lot coverage variance. 37 38 IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION. 39 9.1 Concept Review Proposed Expansion of Mini Mart 40 41 Susan Hall indicated that this is a review and discussion on the concept plan for Ali's Mini Mart, 42 3259 Stinson Boulevard. With the proposed plan, the petitioner has filed conditional use permit 43 and variance applications. Griffin Contracting filed the applications for Ali Shauna earlier this 16 month. The public hearing will be held at the January 20, 2004 Planning Commission meeting. 46 Ms. Hall indicated that the petitioner is looking to add pump islands and extend the canopy, 47 which will double the area for pumping. With the proposed plans, the petitioner has filed a