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Board of Zoning Adjustments Meeting December 14, 2006 - page 2 The CDD explained that the utilities were located by the Public Works Department and found to run east and west across the front yard. No utilities run north and south along the property line; therefore, no utilities are located within the easement along the east property line where the driveway encroaches into the easement. The City Senior Engineering Tech determined the driveway would not impact drainage in the area. Puleo talked about the work that was being done on a Recreational Vehicle Ordinance and there was no set of rules in place yet. He was concerned about requiring the applicant to remove the driveway when a future change in the ordinances could allow it. Schumann opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak on the request. The applicant was not present at the meeting. Schumann closed the public hearing. Schumann was concerned about setting precedence and the possibility of everyone in the subdivision requesting the same. He noted that all the work was done by the applicant without a permit or review by the City. The Recreational Vehicle Ordinance may allow for parking on the side of garages but would not necessarily require the storage area to be concrete. Puleo agreed that it was not yet determined what would be permitted or required. Puleo made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend denial of the variances with the condition he be given until June 1, 2007 to remove the driveway with the possibility of readdressing the issue should there be a change in the ordinance. All Ayes. Motion carried. Variance for Dave Greeder for Addition to Home The Board considered the application of Dave Greeder, 9113 122nd Street North (C.S.A.H. #7) for approval of a variance to construct a 14 X 11 foot addition to the front of his home. This addition would be located 19 feet from the County Road right-of-way (ROW), and would be used as a foyer and expansion on the existing bathroom. City Code required a 40 foot front yard setback. The home is located on the south side of 122nd Street. The property line extends to the centerline of the roadway and the home was built 83 feet from this property line. Front yard setbacks are measured from the ROW. In this case, the existing home is setback 33 feet from the ROW and approximately 59 feet from the blacktopped portion of 122nd Street. The applicant Dave Greeder explained the front door opened directly into the living room and he wanted to put a foyer in front of the house for a more substantial front entrance. Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments and he closed the public hearing.