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I Member Rob Sheppard stated that the current structure has an attached cement stairway that extends approximately five (5) feet from the storefront and on the house side the concrete retaining wall and steps extend approximately nine (9) feet from the building. Currently, from curb to foundation of the front of the building there is twelve (12) feet. Subsequent to the site being surveyed and "pinned" at four (4) feet from the curb (80 feet "pinned it through the building"). DCS Properties is requesting to put a six (6) foot porch with stairs protruding on the storefront. The porch itself would be six (6) feet from the curb and the stairs/steps would protrude (the bottom ofthe stairs) to four (4) feet from the curb. Mr. Sheppard stated that the house immediate to the side of the structure's steps are approximately three (3) to three and one half (3 '/,) feet from the curb. The Commission questioned if the presented exterior renovation of the building was in conjunction with the architectural approval of the Downtown Revitalization Committee? Mr. Sheppard stated that at present, no criteria has been formalized; however, DCS Properties' plans support a "western style" exterior which is one of several themes being discussed by the Committee. Mr. Sheppard expressed DCS Properties' desire to implement the renovations promptly. Mr. March reported that an informal presentation of the exterior was presented to the Downtown Revitalization Commission at their recent workshop. Discussion ensued regarding the need for handicap railings and accessibility that would apply with the current building code. Mr. Sheppard noted that the that the current renovation plans would comply with existing building codes and that there was a handicap accessible entrance in the back of the building. The committee discussed the property's current zoning as being Commercial!Industrial, Mixed Use, its zero setback and the need for a variance. Currently, there has not been a request to modifY zoning. Chairperson Hanson called for a motion to open the public hearing regarding DCS Properties, LLC - Variance Request (1695 Main Street) to hear public comment. Motion bv Member Kilian, seconded by Member Brainard to open the public hearing regarding DeS Properties, LLC - Variance Request (1695 Main Street). All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bob Sherran (1691 Main Street) stated that he felt that the renovations would be a very attractive entrance to the City. Discussion ensued in regards to several other variances that are currently on hold requesting zero setbacks (outbuildings). Discussion continued in regards to the applicant's removal for consideration; however, at the time the requests were made they would have been denied. The Chair read several excerpts from Ordinance #4 referring to the criteria that must be met prior to granting a Variance. 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to land, structure or building involved and do not result from the actions of petitioner. Page 2 of 4 L______ " "