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City Council meeting of March 7, 2005 Page 3 Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the variance request to place a private signs in public right of way for a monument sign for Fenway Place development. APPROVE VARIANCE FOR OVERSIZED GARAGE AT 12823 GREYSTONE AVENUE NORTH (HIDDEN HILLS) Bacchus Homes, Inc. has requested approval to construct a 1,124 square foot attached garage to the home being constructed at 12823 Greystone Avenue North. The parcel is 2.5 acres in size and legally described as Lot 8, Block 2, Hidden Hills Development. The Board of Zoning Adjustments considered this matter at its meeting of February 24, 2005 and unanimously recommended approval of the variance request. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the variance request to construct a 1,124 sq ft oversized garage at 12823 Greystone Avenue North. APPROVE REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT FROM CENTEX HOMES (HERITAGE PONDS) Centex Homes requested a reduction in the letter of credit being held for the private and private improvements in the Heritage Ponds neighborhood. City staff has been working with the contractor over the past several months to address issues regarding the project and is confident that they will be completed to the satisfaction of the City. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reduction in the letter of credit for Centex Homes for the private and public improvements in the Heritage Ponds neighborhood to $56,764 for grading and $582,550 for street and utility improvements. APPROVE REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT FROM EMMERICH DEVELOPMENT (DIAMOND POINT WEST) Emmerich Development Corporation requested a reduction in the letter of credit being held for the public and private improvements in the Diamond Point West, Phase 3. The developer has completed the utilities, curb and gutter, and base course paving on the project. Staff is confident that the final items will be completed to the satisfaction of City staff. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reduction in the letter of credit for Emmerich Development for newly constructed public and private improvements in the Diamond Point West Phase 3 to $100,096.50. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF TOM WEIDT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND ADVERTISE FOR PARKS COMMISSION VACANCY On Monday, February 28, 2005, Council interviewed four applicants for the vacancy on the Planning Commission created by the retirement of long-time Commissioner Sandy Malaski. After interviews and thorough review, Council agreed to appoint Tom Weidt to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission. As Council is aware, Tom has served for four years on the Parks Commission and seeks a change in his volunteer service to the community. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the appointment of Tom Weidt as the newest Commissioner on the Planning Commission and directed staff to advertise for his vacancy on the Parks Commission, for his term, which is set to expire on March 31, 2005.