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property lines. Chair Larson stated that the adjacent land owners aren't under any obligation to allow the equipment on their property. Commissioner Reiff moved to recommend approval of Planning Case #08-020 for a variance at 1518 Briarknoll Drive based on the findings of fact, the submitted plans and subject to the eight conditions in the July 2, 2008, planning case report and to amend the findings to add that the proposed addition will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or the City because a three car garage is in keeping with the essential character of the City, and the specific circumstances are unique to the property due to dimensions of the property and the shape of the property. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. Commissioner Stodola moved, seconded by Holewa, to recommend denial of Planning Case #08-020 for a variance at 1518 Briarknoll Drive based on the finings of fact in the July 2, 2008, planning case report and to amend the findings to add that the proposed addition is not in keeping with the character of the neighborhood because it is far too close to the adjoining property and there are alternative ways to enlarged the garage without the need for a variance, thus the setback requirements, and the circumstances are not unique to the property. The motion carried unanimously (6-1 Commissioner Reiff). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, July 14, 2008, City Council meeting.