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<br />City of Centerville <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />March 6, 2007 <br /> <br />Commissioner Wood stated he believes it meets the criteria for a hardship due to Rice <br />Creek and that it is a legally conforming lot. He indicated that if the proposed house is <br />built he would support approval of the variance. <br /> <br />Commissioner Klennert-Hunt stated Rice Creek and the existence and location of the <br />current home create the hardship. She said it met all criteria other than the front set back <br />and believed it would fit in to the neighborhood as proposed. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson reminded the Commission that City Attorney Glaser advised <br />them to create detailed findings of fact. He passed out a draft findings and <br />recommendation for the Commission's consideration. He stated that since this has gone <br />on for three months, it is time for a decision. <br /> <br />The Planning and Zoning Commissioners read the proposed recommendation for <br />approval with conditions. <br /> <br />Commissioner Klennert-Hunt commented the minimum size of home should be added. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wood would like the minimum to be 3000 total square feet. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fehrenbacher said he wanted to add the 'no spec home' provision and to <br />establish minimums. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson replied minimums could be specified to off-set the impacts on <br />the neighborhood. <br /> <br />Commissioner Love commented it was more than fair to say a minimum of 3000 total <br />square footage, not counting the garage. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wood recommended 'greater than or equal to' a total of2800 square feet. <br />He said the condition could stipulate that it is a walk out also. <br /> <br />Commissioner Pangell asked who would follow up and make sure all the conditions were <br />met. <br /> <br />A discussion on the minimum square footage arose. <br /> <br />Commissioner Love asked why the Planning and Zoning Commission was afraid to <br />approve the proposed plans submitted by Mr. Hanzal. He stated the proposed house did <br />not decrease the value of the neighborhood and is larger than the other homes in the <br />neighborhood. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra interjected that Mr. Hanzal would own that home until it was sold; <br />therefore, paying taxes and two house payments. <br /> <br />Page 8 of 11 <br />