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<br /> Commissioner McClung stated he believed this was a far superior proposal than the original .
<br /> proposaL He thanked Mr. Lehnhoff for this good proposaL In terms of the marked up proposed
<br /> amendments, he felt strongly they should be looking at pre-existing structures, He stated he had
<br /> a slight concern with 20 feet from the street, but he recognized they had some portions of the
<br /> City that were closer to the street. He stated he would reluctantly agree to this. He stated 1 b and
<br /> ld he would be in favor of. With respect to 3g, he had not thought much about this amendment
<br /> and needed additional time to look at the pros and cons. He believed they should discuss this
<br /> further at the April meeting,
<br /> Commissioner Larson stated he believed they should enforce the setbacks, He stated he had an
<br /> issue with the word pre-existing and did not believe pre-existij;!!J!II(j'~ the appropriate word to use,
<br /> but rather suggested using the wording - stmctures ex,jsti'i1gp'riorto the adoption of the
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<br /> Commissioner Thompson recommended if there was a larief;~~~1'1da next month, this should be
<br /> addressed at the May meeting instead. Mr. Lehnhoff resP9n.ded"!.his could be dealt with at a
<br /> future meeting,
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<br /> Commissioner McClung noted the City was not encouraging people tOi;1R.1,!~Orches on the front
<br /> of their house, but instead they were making it easier forthose, who want<:;!j"{o put on porches.
<br /> B. Zoning Ordinance page 8-5 - Public Hearing regarding Variances
<br /> Commissioner Larson noted the Zonij;!g Qfdj~ance didn.ot require a public hearing for variances, .
<br /> Mr. Lehnhoff responded he has alw,~~,~een public hearings for variances and he believed state
<br /> law required public hearings, but he'i\\'q,.1,!ltJ,sheck with the City Attorney regarding this issue,
<br /> Commissioner Larson n()tedhehad;no obj80~~*"ltl!r'having a public hearing, but if they were not
<br /> required, they might be able to waive them in~~~e instances.
<br /> REPORTS
<br /> A. Planning .Commissioners
<br /> None,
<br /> B. Staff
<br /> Mr. Lehnhoff noted he had handed out current zoning maps to the Commissioners,
<br /> C. Council Member
<br /> Council Member Grant updated the Commission on recent City Council actions, He
<br /> recognized and thanked the Commissioners for their work.
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