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Draft Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 B. PLANNING CASE # 08-020 - VARIANCE: 1518 BRAIRKNOLL DRIVE: NICHOLAS AND LEANN WALKER Ms. Beekman reported that the applicant submitted a request for a variance to construct a 404 square foot addition to the garage on the east and rear sides of the dwelling at 1518 Briarknoll Drive, creating a four-stall garage. The proposed garage addition would encroach five feet into the required ten foot side yard setback. The proposed addition would be five feet from the side property line. She then provided background information and said if the Planning Commission recommends approval of the variance, Staff recommends the following eight conditions. 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building permits pnor to any construction or demolition commencing. 3. The applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at all times during construction. 4. The applicant shall obtain approval or a waiver from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits. 5. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 6. The addition will match the color and siding of the rest of the primary structure. 7. The applicant shall obtain prior written permission from adjacent property owners if any equipment or construction activity is to cross any property lines. 8. The shed located in the rear yard shall be moved to meet setback requirements according to the Zoning Code. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commission questions. Commissioner Modesette inquired if the existing garage would be removed or added on to. Ms. Beekman stated that her understanding is that it would be removed.