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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 Page 3 1 Mr. Grittman noted a variance concern was received from David and Traci Wischmeier, 2617 2 Pahl Avenue. They are requesting that the lot coverage variance and the encroachment/setback 3 variance be denied. A variance concern addendum was also submitted addressing the applicants’ 4 new zoning request presentation. Because a portion of the side yard paved space continues (in 5 the current proposal) to be shown at more than 5 feet in width and closer than 5 feet to the side 6 property line, a variance is still at issue for this dimension, although lesser in scope than 7 originally required. As a result, variances from each of these three standards are required to 8 proceed with the project as planned. 9 10 Mr. Grittman noted in reviewing the proposed improvements against the ordinance requirements, 11 staff recommends approval of the front yard setback encroachment as proposed, denial of the 12 side yard setback variance for the “patio”, and approval of the impervious surface coverage 13 variance as modified to consist of a sidewalk no more than 5 feet wide. Staff has reviewed for 14 height, yard setbacks, and other zoning standards; the request appears to meet all other code 15 requirements. 16 17 Mr. Tom and Mrs. Lindsay Wernimont, 2609 Pahl Avenue, appeared before the Commission. 18 Mrs. Wernimont distributed their revised proposal to the Commission. They appreciate the time 19 City Staff has taken to address their project. The original basis is for what the builder submitted. 20 The builder is removing the concrete because it was their error. There are two entrances. The 21 plan for the front yard variance will be more warm and appealing. They are requesting the 36.7% 22 impervious to allow for the sidewalk. They have made an adjustment at the end of the landing 23 and showed a picture of the revision. They have been trying to get as close to the code as they 24 can. 25 26 Mrs. Traci and Mr. David Wischmeier, 2617 Pahl Avenue, are the neighbors east of the property 27 in question. They think the addition looks great and it is an improvement to the neighborhood. 28 They are not concerned about the variance for the front yard setback. They do have issues about 29 the side encroachment and amount of impervious lot coverage. They have been concerned about 30 the site plan throughout the entire process. The patio has been poured within 1.2 feet from the 31 shared property line in violation of the code which requires a 5-foot setback. They appreciate all 32 the attempts the homeowners have engaged in their plans to make the side setback compliant. 33 They do not feel 5 feet is customary in their neighborhood. These lots are close together. Ms. 34 Wischmeier provided an arial shot of the neighborhood. The current sidewalks on other 35 properties is 3-4 feet wide. The walkways to the back of the lot are 2-3 feet wide. They feel a 5-36 foot walkway will change the character of the neighborhood. They are also concerned about the 37 noise that will be generated from their entertainment space. They are concerned about privacy 38 issues with a walkway between homes. This could also be a safety issue. The code was quoted 39 that a 5-foot setback be adhered to and the walkway should be limited to 3 feet wide would go 40 along with the character of the neighborhood. They have had water in their basement every year 41 except last year. They are also concerned about the impervious amount. They hope a solution can 42 be found that both parties can support. 43 44 Vice Chair Westrick closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. 45 46