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<br />Commissioner Wilharber noted that the original application for the variance indicated a <br />request for a 24 x 20 structure. He then asked for confirmation of the size of the garage. <br />Mr. Bates indicated that he would like to construct a 20 x 20 garage. Commissioner <br />Wilharber then noted that the notice in the Quad Community Press had listed the address <br />of the property as being on North Robin Lane rather than South Robin Lane. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hanson explained that the Commission had taken a lot of time discussing <br />what size accessory structure to allow on lots in the R4 district and had determined that <br />adding the 200 square feet would be appropriate. He then inquired as to whether Mr. and <br />Mrs. Bates had considered attaching the garage to the house. Mr. Bates indicated that the <br />construction of the garage would be easier if it were not attached to the house. He also <br />indicated that the current location of the driveway interferes with attaching the garage to <br />the house as they would lose the use of a good portion of the driveway. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wilharber noted that Mr. and Mrs. Bates would not meet the setback <br />requirements if they were to attach a 20 x 20 garage to the house. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Broussard Vickers inquired as to whether Mr. and Mrs. Bates had <br />received a list of the requirements that need to be met in order to be granted a variance. <br />Mrs. Bates indicated she had not received the list of requirements. <br /> <br />Commissioner Devine explained the requirements for a variance to Mr. and Mrs. Bates. <br />He then noted that there needed to be special circumstances involved in order for the <br />Commission to grant the variance. <br /> <br />Mrs. Bates indicated that she and her husband are not asking for anything other than what <br />their neighbors have. <br /> <br />Commissioner Devine indicated the variance would allow Mr. and Mrs. Bates to build a <br />structure that is 400 square feet versus the 200 square feet allowed by Ordinance. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that when looking at the R4 district the <br />Commission had determined that a 200 square foot maximum was appropriate which is a <br />little more than 2% of the lot size as allowed in other districts. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wilharber stated he believes there have been variances given to other <br />homes over the years and said he thinks one of the problems with the Royal Meadows <br />development is that the houses were not put off to one side of the lot, they were all <br />centered which has created a problem. He then stated that he feels Mr. and Mrs. Bates <br />could meet some of the hardships with their situation. He further stated that he did not <br />think the City planned right when it put the development together and said when a <br />homeowner wants to put up a building to clean up the yard it helps the overall appearance <br />of the City and increases property values which, in turn, benefits the City. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 16 <br /> <br />