4B Approve PC 08-012 for 1381 Floral Drive Variances

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Draft Minutes — Apri12, 2008, Planning Co�nmission Meeting PLANNING CASE # 08-012 — VARIANCE; GRANT DATTILO; 1381 FLORAL DRIVE �.� � Ms. Beekman reported ihat the applicant subrnitted a request for two variances to construct a 253 square foot addition to tlze garage on the west side oi the dwelling at 13 S 1 Flaral Drive, creating a two-stall garage. The proposed garage addition would encroach two feet into the required front yard setbacic and reduce the combined side yard setbacks from 25 feet down to fourteen feet. She then provided background information and said the findings of fact do not specifically support a recommendation for denial or approval. She stated that if the Planning Commission recommends approval, Staff recommends the following five conditions. 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amenc�ed by the conditions of approvaL Any significant changes to these p1ans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and appz-oval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to conirol erosion at all times during constructioz�. The applicant sha11 obtain approval or a waiver from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits. 4. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 5. The addition will match the color and siding of the rest of the primary structure. Chair Larson inquired if there was a walk-out to the rear of the property. Ms. Beekman stated that there was. Chair Larson inquired if the high water table zs in the backyard. Ms. Beekman stated that it is. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commission questions. Commissioner Holewa inquired about the drop-off in the back of the property. Ms. Beekmaz� stated she thinks ii is about 10 fee�. Commissioner Holewa inquired if the driveway will curve in the front yard and if theze will be a second story on the garage. Ms. Beekman stated ihat her z�nderstanding is that there won't be a floor on the second stoxy, but the window is there for aesthetic purposes.