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<br />Mr. Jeremy Bates of 1977 Robin Lane South indicated that he had been told by Council <br />that he needed to follow the process to have the Ordinance changed. He then indicated <br />that he has done so and he would really like approval of the change to the Ordinance <br />tonight. <br /> <br />Mr. Tracy Tratar 1710 Peltier Lake Drive indicated he had requested Council change the <br />comer lot setback from 35 feet to 20 feet. He then explained that by following all of the <br />setbacks for his comer lot he is not allowed to build on 68% of his lot and he feels that is <br />exceSSIve. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers referred Council to pages 6 and 7 of the Planning <br />and Zoning minutes for the discussion concerning comer lots. She then asked how many <br />Planning and Zoning Commission Members were at the work session. <br /> <br />Mr. Bates indicated there were four Commissioners at the work session. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that the Planning and Zoning Commission <br />was concerned that allowing a 20 foot setback for comer lots would be a problem with <br />new construction. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson suggested adding the words "if the side street is clearly evident <br />then the setback would be 20 feet instead of 35 feet." City Attorney Hoeft indicated it <br />was not sure what clearly evident meant. <br /> <br />Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that the language could be changed to allow for either the <br />setback or the average of the adjacent homes whichever is greater to prevent homes from <br />sticking out farther than the others. <br /> <br />Mr. Tratar indicated that his argument is that every comer lot is just the way he wants to <br />do his addition. He then questioned how other residents in the City were allowed to build <br />their additions that way if there is this 35 foot setback rule. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that she felt the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission should review the wording. She then asked Mr. Tratar if he had gotten <br />measurements from other lots in town. Mr. Tratar indicated he did not know he was <br />supposed to bring the inforn1ation to the Council meeting. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated it would be helpful to know what currently <br />exists when discussing the wording. She then clarified that no one had told Mr. Tratar <br />not to file for a variance but said he had been warned to review the requirements carefully <br />as he may not be entitled to a variance and would lose the variance fee. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers suggested allowing the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission some time to discuss the matter because Mr. Tratar is not building the <br />garage until spring. <br /> <br />Page 4 of 25 <br />