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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 27, 2018 Page 5 2. Interpret the zoning code to apply accessory structure setbacks to decks, regardless of the 1 proximity to the home (attached or detached). 2 3 Ms. Perdu reviewed the possible actions: 4 5 1. Motion to direct staff to bring back a draft ordinance that adds a section of code relating to 6 decks and evaluate appropriate setbacks for decks (recommended action); 7 2. Interpret the zoning code to apply necessary structure setbacks to decks, regardless of the 8 proximity to the home (attached or detached). 9 10 The Applicant’s letter of appeal was provided for Commission review. 11 12 Chair Papatola asked if the Ordinance is not explicit when it comes to decks. Ms. Perdu stated 13 staff recommends that a section of code be added related to decks and evaluate appropriate 14 setbacks for decks. The action this evening is on this appeal. 15 16 Commissioner Socha asked if the request could be tabled until a specific time period after the 17 code was written. Ms. Perdu stated some action would need to be done. The appeal is based on 18 the administration decision on the description of the deck. Commissioner Socha asked if the 19 Commission disagrees with Staff’s interpretation of the ordinance then an appeal would not be 20 necessary. Ms. Perdu stated if the Commission grants the appeal and the ordinance is interpreted 21 differently, then the applicant could apply for a building permit based on the Commission’s 22 interpretation of the ordinance. 23 24 Commissioner Larson stated this seems like more of an issue with setbacks rather than 25 determination of this is primary or accessory structure. 26 27 Chair Papatola stated he believes the original request was for a variance for the deck. 28 29 Ms. Mary Friend, 3113 Edward Street, stated her request last summer was for a variance. By the 30 interpretation of Ms. Rothstein, they would like to step onto a platform deck from the deck stairs. 31 32 Commissioner Kalar asked how far off the ground the platform deck would be. Ms. Friend stated 33 it would be as close to the ground as possible. She noted the address of the property is 3113 (not 34 3331). Ms. Friend stated they had decided to do a patio but they would exceed the impermeable 35 amount. 36 37 Commissioner Larson stated his memory was that the issue was whether it was attached or not 38 and if it wasn’t attached to the primary structure there was more flexibility. Ms. Friend stated 39 they built a large house on a smaller lot. Many contractors have been surprised on how the City 40 has interpreted the Ordinance. This platform deck would not be part of the principle structure. 41 Ms. Friend quoted Ms. Rothstein’s response. 42 43 Commissioner Socha asked when the platform deck would be constructed. Ms. Friend stated 44 they had hoped to get the deck done in time for her daughter’s graduation. 45 46