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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 4 Commissioner Jensen stated the revised sketch shows 24' between the garage and the existing home and asked if the applicants considered placing the garage closer to the side lot line. Ms. Socha explained their original proposal had the garage closer to that lot line but they were advised by City staff there would be an issue with the proximity of the curb cuts. She indicated that 24' is adequate to address any drainage issues. She added they have no problem moving the garage closer to the adjoining property line. 9 Commissioner Jensen encouraged the applicants to further review their proposal to see if 10 adjustments should be made to the rear setback to make sure they have left enough space 11 between the garage and the house. 12 13 Ms. Socha stated the size of the garage is important to them and if a smaller garage were built, 14 they would have to add a storage shed on the property. She indicated they feel a larger garage 15 looks more professional and they do not believe the proposed garage will look out of proportion 16 in the neighborhood. 17 18 VII.2. Request for a Variance to the Side Yard Setback City Code Section 152.104(E) at 3700 19 Foss Road/3405 37`h Avenue. St. Anthony Healthcare Center. 20 21 Interim City Planner Corkle explained that St. Anthony Health Center has requested a side yard 22 setback variance to construct a 23' 4" light well in the side yard where the building juts out. She 23 stated that City Code requires a 30' setback and the proposed light well would extend into the 24 side yard by three feet. She indicated the light well would be located along the front of the 25 building in a portion of the jut out which currently houses the physical therapy unit in the 26 existing basement. She stated the light well is requested at this location to allow natural light 27 into the physical therapy area and the applicant feels this represents the best location for the light 28 well. 29 30 Mr. Alan Plutowski, TWP Architects, appeared before the Planning Commission on behalf of the 31 applicant and explained that as part of a remodeling project, the applicants want to add natural 32 light into the physical therapy space. 33 34 Commissioner Niccum expressed concern about having a light well close to a public sidewalk 35 and the potential for people to stand on or damage the glass. 36 37 Mr. Plutowski stated the light well is constructed of special grade safety glass similar to what 38 would be used on a roof. 39 40 Commissioner Jensen requested further information regarding landscaping in this area and asked 41 if the existing tree will need to be removed. 42 43 Mr. Plutowski stated the tree will be removed and the applicants have indicated they would 44 replace the tree or add more vegetation to the area. 45 46 Commissioner Cincoski requested further information about water drainage.